Alejandro vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alejandro

Boy #185 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

Spanish Latin American Mexican Argentine

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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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Alejandro Rank #185

Gideon Rank #332

Alejandro is more popular, ranked #185 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Alejandro or Gideon more popular?

Alejandro is more popular, ranked #185 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Alejandro and Gideon mean?

Alejandro means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alejandro and Gideon boy or girl names?

Alejandro is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.