Vivian vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Vivian

Girl #77 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"alive, lively"

Origin: Latin (vivianus)

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Vivian Rank #77

Gideon Rank #332

Vivian is more popular, ranked #77 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Vivian or Gideon more popular?

Vivian is more popular, ranked #77 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Vivian and Gideon mean?

Vivian means "alive, lively" (Latin (vivianus) origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Vivian and Gideon boy or girl names?

Vivian is primarily a girl name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.