Lee vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lee

Boy #715 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"meadow, woodland clearing"

Origin: Old English leah

English American Chinese (as Li) Korean

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

Lee Rank #715

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #715 for Lee.

Is Lee or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Lee at #715 in the United States.

What do Lee and Gideon mean?

Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lee and Gideon boy or girl names?

Lee is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.