Gideon vs Alys

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Girl #5,224 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble kind, of noble birth"

Origin: Germanic via Old French

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Gideon Rank #332

Alys Rank #5,224

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #5224 for Alys.

Is Gideon or Alys more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Alys at #5224 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Alys mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Alys means "noble kind, of noble birth" (Germanic via Old French origin).

Are Gideon and Alys boy or girl names?

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