Helena vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Helena

Girl #414 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"shining light, bright one"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Helena Rank #414

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #414 for Helena.

Is Helena or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Helena at #414 in the United States.

What do Helena and Gideon mean?

Helena means "shining light, bright one" (Greek origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Helena and Gideon boy or girl names?

Helena is primarily a girl name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.