Gideon vs Elena

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Girl #45 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"Bright, shining light; torch"

Origin: Greek

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Gideon Rank #332

Elena Rank #45

Elena is more popular, ranked #45 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Gideon or Elena more popular?

Elena is more popular, ranked #45 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Elena mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Elena means "Bright, shining light; torch" (Greek origin).

Are Gideon and Elena boy or girl names?

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