Gideon vs Lena

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Girl #263 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Greek via Helena

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Gideon Rank #332

Lena Rank #263

Lena is more popular, ranked #263 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Gideon or Lena more popular?

Lena is more popular, ranked #263 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Lena mean?

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

Are Gideon and Lena boy or girl names?

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