Laurence vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Laurence

Boy #2,194 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Laurentum; laurel-crowned"

Origin: Latin

French English Irish American Belgian

✓ All Clear

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

✓ All Clear

Laurence Rank #2,194

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #2194 for Laurence.

Is Laurence or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Laurence at #2194 in the United States.

What do Laurence and Gideon mean?

Laurence means "from Laurentum; laurel-crowned" (Latin origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Laurence and Gideon boy or girl names?

Laurence is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.