Gideon vs Helena

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Girl #414 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"shining light, bright one"

Origin: Greek

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Gideon Rank #332

Helena Rank #414

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #414 for Helena.

Is Gideon or Helena more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Helena at #414 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Helena mean?

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

Are Gideon and Helena boy or girl names?

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