Wren vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wren

Girl #213 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small bird (the wren)"

Origin: Old English (wrenna)

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Wren Rank #213

Gideon Rank #332

Wren is more popular, ranked #213 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Wren or Gideon more popular?

Wren is more popular, ranked #213 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Wren and Gideon mean?

Wren means "small bird (the wren)" (Old English (wrenna) origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Wren and Gideon boy or girl names?

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