Lee vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lee

Girl #5,221 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"woodland clearing, meadow"

Origin: Old English

English American Chinese

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 #5,221

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #5221 for Lee.

Is Lee or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Lee at #5221 in the United States.

What do Lee and Gideon mean?

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

Are Lee and Gideon boy or girl names?

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