Lex vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lex

Boy #2,214 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"defender of men (short for Alexander)"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Lex Rank #2,214

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #2214 for Lex.

Is Lex or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Lex at #2214 in the United States.

What do Lex and Gideon mean?

Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lex and Gideon boy or girl names?

Lex is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.