Lynn vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lynn

Boy #5,977 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lake, pool, waterfall"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English American

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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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Lynn Rank #5,977

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #5977 for Lynn.

Is Lynn or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Lynn at #5977 in the United States.

What do Lynn and Gideon mean?

Lynn means "lake, pool, waterfall" (Welsh origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lynn and Gideon boy or girl names?

Lynn is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.