Leslie vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leslie

Boy #3,003 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"garden of hollies, holly garden"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American

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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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Leslie Rank #3,003

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #3003 for Leslie.

Is Leslie or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Leslie at #3003 in the United States.

What do Leslie and Gideon mean?

Leslie means "garden of hollies, holly garden" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Leslie and Gideon boy or girl names?

Leslie is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.