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Gideon vs Alexis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#332
Total SSA Count
1,042
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Alexis

Boy #485 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"defender, protector"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Russian American French Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#485
Total SSA Count
636
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Gideon Rank #332
Alexis Rank #485

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #485 for Alexis.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gideon or Alexis more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Alexis at #485 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Alexis mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Alexis means "defender, protector" (Greek origin).

Are Gideon and Alexis boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Alexis is primarily a boy name.

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