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Zora vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zora

Girl #915 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dawn, aurora"

Origin: Slavic

Cultural Roots

Slavic Bosnian Serbian Croatian African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#915
Total SSA Count
289
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

Zora Rank #915
Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #915 for Zora.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Zora or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Zora at #915 in the United States.

What do Zora and Gideon mean?

Zora means "dawn, aurora" (Slavic origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Zora and Gideon boy or girl names?

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

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