Gideon vs Leo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #24 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion-hearted, brave"

Origin: Latin

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Gideon Rank #332

Leo Rank #24

Leo is more popular, ranked #24 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Gideon or Leo more popular?

Leo is more popular, ranked #24 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Leo mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Leo means "lion-hearted, brave" (Latin origin).

Are Gideon and Leo boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Leo is primarily a boy name.