Alex vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek Spanish Russian French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#205
Total SSA Count
1,722
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Al, Lex

Playground Safety Score

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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
Nicknames
Gid, Giddy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Alex Rank #205
Gideon Rank #332

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #332 for Gideon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alex ___

  • Alex James
  • Alex Michael
  • Alex Thomas
  • Alex Ryan
  • Alex John
  • Alex William

Gideon ___

  • Gideon James
  • Gideon Paul
  • Gideon Alexander
  • Gideon Thomas
  • Gideon Luke

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alex

Ryan Emma Sophie Natalie Jack

If you choose Gideon

Elijah Ezra Tobias Phineas Miriam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alex or Gideon more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Alex and Gideon mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alex and Gideon boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.

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