Gideon vs Leon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Greek

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Gideon Rank #332

Leon Rank #141

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Gideon or Leon more popular?

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Leon mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Leon means "lion" (Greek origin).

Are Gideon and Leon boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Leon is primarily a boy name.