Lela vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lela

Girl #2,191 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"night, dark beauty"

Origin: Arabic layl

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

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Lela Rank #2,191

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #2191 for Lela.

Is Lela or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Lela at #2191 in the United States.

What do Lela and Gideon mean?

Lela means "night, dark beauty" (Arabic layl origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lela and Gideon boy or girl names?

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