Larry vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Larry

Boy #1,070 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crowned with laurels, victorious"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Larry Rank #1,070

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1070 for Larry.

Is Larry or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Larry at #1070 in the United States.

What do Larry and Gideon mean?

Larry means "crowned with laurels, victorious" (Latin origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Larry and Gideon boy or girl names?

Larry is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.