Gideon vs Ellis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

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Gideon Rank #332

Ellis Rank #273

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Gideon or Ellis more popular?

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Ellis mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin).

Are Gideon and Ellis boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Ellis is primarily a boy name.