Raleigh vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Raleigh

Boy #2,257 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deer meadow"

Origin: Old English

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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Raleigh Rank #2,257

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #2257 for Raleigh.

Is Raleigh or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Raleigh at #2257 in the United States.

What do Raleigh and Gideon mean?

Raleigh means "deer meadow" (Old English origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Raleigh and Gideon boy or girl names?

Raleigh is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.