Gideon vs Lance

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #843 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"spear, lance"

Origin: French/Latin

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Gideon Rank #332

Lance Rank #843

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #843 for Lance.

Is Gideon or Lance more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Lance at #843 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Lance mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Lance means "spear, lance" (French/Latin origin).

Are Gideon and Lance boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Lance is primarily a boy name.