Alec vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alec

Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Alec Rank #880

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #880 for Alec.

Is Alec or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Alec at #880 in the United States.

What do Alec and Gideon mean?

Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alec and Gideon boy or girl names?

Alec is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.