Alys vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alys

Girl #5,224 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble kind, of noble birth"

Origin: Germanic via Old French

Welsh English Medieval European

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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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Alys Rank #5,224

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #5224 for Alys.

Is Alys or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Alys at #5224 in the United States.

What do Alys and Gideon mean?

Alys means "noble kind, of noble birth" (Germanic via Old French origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alys and Gideon boy or girl names?

Alys is primarily a girl name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.