Llewellyn vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Llewellyn

Boy #6,540 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"lion-like"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh British Celtic

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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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Llewellyn Rank #6,540

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #6540 for Llewellyn.

Is Llewellyn or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Llewellyn at #6540 in the United States.

What do Llewellyn and Gideon mean?

Llewellyn means "lion-like" (Welsh origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Llewellyn and Gideon boy or girl names?

Llewellyn is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.