Leon vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leon

Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Leon Rank #141

Gideon Rank #332

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Leon or Gideon more popular?

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Leon and Gideon mean?

Leon means "lion" (Greek origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Leon and Gideon boy or girl names?

Leon is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.