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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

Girl #5,221 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"woodland clearing, meadow"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Chinese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,221
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Gideon Rank #332
Lee Rank #5,221

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #5221 for Lee.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gideon or Lee more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Lee at #5221 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Lee mean?

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

Are Gideon and Lee boy or girl names?

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

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