Gideon vs Helen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Girl #424 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"torch, shining light"

Origin: Greek

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Gideon Rank #332

Helen Rank #424

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #424 for Helen.

Is Gideon or Helen more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Helen at #424 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Helen mean?

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

Are Gideon and Helen boy or girl names?

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