Alex vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 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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Alex Rank #205

Gideon Rank #332

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Alex or Gideon more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Alex and Gideon mean?

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

Are Alex and Gideon boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.