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Gideon vs Lee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#332
Total SSA Count
1,042
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Lee

Boy #715 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"meadow, woodland clearing"

Origin: Old English leah

Cultural Roots

English American Chinese (as Li) Korean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#715
Total SSA Count
370
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Gideon Rank #332
Lee Rank #715

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #715 for Lee.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gideon or Lee more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Lee at #715 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Lee mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin).

Are Gideon and Lee boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Lee is primarily a boy name.

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