Louis vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Louis

Boy #236 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous warrior, renowned in battle"

Origin: Germanic/Frankish

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Louis Rank #236

Gideon Rank #332

Louis is more popular, ranked #236 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Louis or Gideon more popular?

Louis is more popular, ranked #236 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Louis and Gideon mean?

Louis means "famous warrior, renowned in battle" (Germanic/Frankish origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Louis and Gideon boy or girl names?

Louis is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.