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Luis vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Luis

Boy #130 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"famous warrior"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#130
Total SSA Count
2,778
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#332
Total SSA Count
1,042
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Luis Rank #130
Gideon Rank #332

Luis is more popular, ranked #130 vs #332 for Gideon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luis or Gideon more popular?

Luis is more popular, ranked #130 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Luis and Gideon mean?

Luis means "famous warrior" (Germanic origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Luis and Gideon boy or girl names?

Luis is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.

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