Gideon vs Lester

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 #1,578 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Roman fort on the River Leir"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Gideon Rank #332

Lester Rank #1,578

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1578 for Lester.

Is Gideon or Lester more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Lester at #1578 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Lester mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Lester means "Roman fort on the River Leir" (Old English origin).

Are Gideon and Lester boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Lester is primarily a boy name.