Gideon vs Linus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,423 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flax, flaxen-haired"

Origin: Greek

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Gideon Rank #332

Linus Rank #1,423

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1423 for Linus.

Is Gideon or Linus more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Linus at #1423 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Linus mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Linus means "flax, flaxen-haired" (Greek origin).

Are Gideon and Linus boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Linus is primarily a boy name.