Gideon vs Alexander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #27 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek alexein and aner

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Gideon Rank #332

Alexander Rank #27

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Gideon or Alexander more popular?

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Alexander mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Alexander means "defender of men" (Greek alexein and aner origin).

Are Gideon and Alexander boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Alexander is primarily a boy name.