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Gideon vs Luis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#332
Total SSA Count
1,042
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Luis

Boy #130 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"famous warrior"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#130
Total SSA Count
2,778
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Gideon Rank #332
Luis Rank #130

Luis is more popular, ranked #130 vs #332 for Gideon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gideon or Luis more popular?

Luis is more popular, ranked #130 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Luis mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Luis means "famous warrior" (Germanic origin).

Are Gideon and Luis boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Luis is primarily a boy name.

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