Gideon vs Elias

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #25 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Gideon Rank #332

Elias Rank #25

Elias is more popular, ranked #25 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Gideon or Elias more popular?

Elias is more popular, ranked #25 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Elias mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Elias means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gideon and Elias boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Elias is primarily a boy name.