Gideon vs Lucian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #486 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"light, illumination"

Origin: Latin

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Gideon Rank #332

Lucian Rank #486

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #486 for Lucian.

Is Gideon or Lucian more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Lucian at #486 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Lucian mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Lucian means "light, illumination" (Latin origin).

Are Gideon and Lucian boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Lucian is primarily a boy name.