Gideon vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Gideon Rank #332

Alex Rank #205

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Gideon or Alex more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Alex mean?

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

Are Gideon and Alex boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.