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Zoe vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zoe

Girl #29 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"life"

Origin: Greek zoe

Cultural Roots

Greek English French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#29
Total SSA Count
5,719
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#332
Total SSA Count
1,042
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Zoe Rank #29
Gideon Rank #332

Zoe is more popular, ranked #29 vs #332 for Gideon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Zoe or Gideon more popular?

Zoe is more popular, ranked #29 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Zoe and Gideon mean?

Zoe means "life" (Greek zoe origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Zoe and Gideon boy or girl names?

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

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