Gideon vs Helene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

✓ All Clear

Girl #3,800 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"torch, bright shining light"

Origin: Greek 'helenē'

French German Scandinavian Greek English

15 High Risk

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Gideon Rank #332

Helene Rank #3,800

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #3800 for Helene.

Is Gideon or Helene more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Helene at #3800 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Helene mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Helene means "torch, bright shining light" (Greek 'helenē' origin).

Are Gideon and Helene boy or girl names?

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