Lena vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lena

Girl #263 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Greek via Helena

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Lena Rank #263

Gideon Rank #332

Lena is more popular, ranked #263 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Lena or Gideon more popular?

Lena is more popular, ranked #263 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Lena and Gideon mean?

Lena means "bright, shining light" (Greek via Helena origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lena and Gideon boy or girl names?

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