Gideon vs Leslie

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 #3,003 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"garden of hollies, holly garden"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American

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Gideon Rank #332

Leslie Rank #3,003

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #3003 for Leslie.

Is Gideon or Leslie more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Leslie at #3003 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Leslie mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Leslie means "garden of hollies, holly garden" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Gideon and Leslie boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Leslie is primarily a boy name.