Leland vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leland

Boy #548 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"meadow land"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Leland Rank #548

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #548 for Leland.

Is Leland or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Leland at #548 in the United States.

What do Leland and Gideon mean?

Leland means "meadow land" (Old English origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Leland and Gideon boy or girl names?

Leland is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.