Lilian vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lilian

Girl #558 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"lily flower"

Origin: Latin lilium

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Lilian Rank #558

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #558 for Lilian.

Is Lilian or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Lilian at #558 in the United States.

What do Lilian and Gideon mean?

Lilian means "lily flower" (Latin lilium origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lilian and Gideon boy or girl names?

Lilian is primarily a girl name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.