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Zorah vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zorah

Girl #3,962 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dawn, the bright place"

Origin: Hebrew (Tzorah)

Cultural Roots

Arabic Hebrew Slavic American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,962
Total SSA Count
37
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

Zorah Rank #3,962
Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #3962 for Zorah.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Zorah or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Zorah at #3962 in the United States.

What do Zorah and Gideon mean?

Zorah means "dawn, the bright place" (Hebrew (Tzorah) origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Zorah and Gideon boy or girl names?

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

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