Lewis vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lewis

Boy #435 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous warrior"

Origin: Germanic via French

English Welsh French 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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Lewis Rank #435

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #435 for Lewis.

Is Lewis or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Lewis at #435 in the United States.

What do Lewis and Gideon mean?

Lewis means "famous warrior" (Germanic via French origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lewis and Gideon boy or girl names?

Lewis is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.