Lois vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lois

Girl #1,692 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"superior, more desirable"

Origin: Greek

English American Welsh

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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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Lois Rank #1,692

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1692 for Lois.

Is Lois or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Lois at #1692 in the United States.

What do Lois and Gideon mean?

Lois means "superior, more desirable" (Greek origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lois and Gideon boy or girl names?

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