Lea vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lea

Girl #834 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"weary"

Origin: Hebrew Leah

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15 High Risk

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

✓ All Clear

Lea Rank #834

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #834 for Lea.

Is Lea or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Lea at #834 in the United States.

What do Lea and Gideon mean?

Lea means "weary" (Hebrew Leah origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lea and Gideon boy or girl names?

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