Gideon vs Leonard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #674 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"brave lion, lion-strong"

Origin: Germanic

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Gideon Rank #332

Leonard Rank #674

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #674 for Leonard.

Is Gideon or Leonard more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Leonard at #674 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Leonard mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Leonard means "brave lion, lion-strong" (Germanic origin).

Are Gideon and Leonard boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Leonard is primarily a boy name.