Leroy vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leroy

Boy #864 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"the king"

Origin: Old French

French African American English

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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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Leroy Rank #864

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #864 for Leroy.

Is Leroy or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Leroy at #864 in the United States.

What do Leroy and Gideon mean?

Leroy means "the king" (Old French origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Leroy and Gideon boy or girl names?

Leroy is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.