Gideon vs Leroy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

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Boy #864 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"the king"

Origin: Old French

French African American English

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Gideon Rank #332

Leroy Rank #864

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #864 for Leroy.

Is Gideon or Leroy more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Leroy at #864 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Leroy mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Leroy means "the king" (Old French origin).

Are Gideon and Leroy boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Leroy is primarily a boy name.