Gideon vs Alek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,976 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Gideon Rank #332

Alek Rank #1,976

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1976 for Alek.

Is Gideon or Alek more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Alek at #1976 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Alek mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Alek means "defender of the people" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Gideon and Alek boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Alek is primarily a boy name.