Zelda vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zelda

Girl #745 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gray battle maiden"

Origin: Germanic

Germanic Jewish/Yiddish American

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

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Zelda Rank #745

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #745 for Zelda.

Is Zelda or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Zelda at #745 in the United States.

What do Zelda and Gideon mean?

Zelda means "gray battle maiden" (Germanic origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Zelda and Gideon boy or girl names?

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