Gideon vs Lex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #2,214 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"defender of men (short for Alexander)"

Origin: Greek

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Gideon Rank #332

Lex Rank #2,214

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #2214 for Lex.

Is Gideon or Lex more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Lex at #2214 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Lex mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin).

Are Gideon and Lex boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Lex is primarily a boy name.