Gideon vs Alec

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Gideon Rank #332

Alec Rank #880

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #880 for Alec.

Is Gideon or Alec more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Alec at #880 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Alec mean?

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

Are Gideon and Alec boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Alec is primarily a boy name.