Gideon vs Alexandra

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Girl #221 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Gideon Rank #332

Alexandra Rank #221

Alexandra is more popular, ranked #221 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Gideon or Alexandra more popular?

Alexandra is more popular, ranked #221 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Alexandra mean?

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

Are Gideon and Alexandra boy or girl names?

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