Aloysius vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aloysius

Boy #4,779 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"famous warrior"

Origin: Germanic via Latin

English Catholic Irish German

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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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Aloysius Rank #4,779

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #4779 for Aloysius.

Is Aloysius or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Aloysius at #4779 in the United States.

What do Aloysius and Gideon mean?

Aloysius means "famous warrior" (Germanic via Latin origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Aloysius and Gideon boy or girl names?

Aloysius is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.