Lawrence vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lawrence

Boy #510 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Laurentum, laurel-crowned"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Lawrence Rank #510

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #510 for Lawrence.

Is Lawrence or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Lawrence at #510 in the United States.

What do Lawrence and Gideon mean?

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

Are Lawrence and Gideon boy or girl names?

Lawrence is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.