Zena vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zena

Girl #2,269 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Hospitable, guest-friend"

Origin: Greek

Greek Persian African 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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Zena Rank #2,269

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #2269 for Zena.

Is Zena or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Zena at #2269 in the United States.

What do Zena and Gideon mean?

Zena means "Hospitable, guest-friend" (Greek origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Zena and Gideon boy or girl names?

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