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Alek vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alek

Boy #1,976 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of the people"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Cultural Roots

Polish Russian Czech Slovak American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,976
Total SSA Count
79
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

Alek Rank #1,976
Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1976 for Alek.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alek or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Alek at #1976 in the United States.

What do Alek and Gideon mean?

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

Are Alek and Gideon boy or girl names?

Alek is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.

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