Elena vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elena

Girl #45 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"Bright, shining light; torch"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Elena Rank #45

Gideon Rank #332

Elena is more popular, ranked #45 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Elena or Gideon more popular?

Elena is more popular, ranked #45 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Elena and Gideon mean?

Elena means "Bright, shining light; torch" (Greek origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Elena and Gideon boy or girl names?

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