Westley vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Westley

Boy #656 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"western clearing"

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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Westley Rank #656

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #656 for Westley.

Is Westley or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Westley at #656 in the United States.

What do Westley and Gideon mean?

Westley means "western clearing" (Old English origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Westley and Gideon boy or girl names?

Westley is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.