Gideon vs Leon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Leon

Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"brave, lion-hearted"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English German Spanish French Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#141
Total SSA Count
2,547
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Leo, Lee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Gideon Rank #332
Leon Rank #141

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 vs #332 for Gideon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gideon ___

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

Leon ___

  • Leon James
  • Leon Alexander
  • Leon Nathaniel
  • Leon Michael
  • Leon Charles
  • Leon Andrew

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gideon

Elijah Ezra Tobias Phineas Miriam

If you choose Leon

Felix Otto Clara Mia Hugo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gideon or Leon more popular?

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Leon mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Leon means "brave, lion-hearted" (Latin origin).

Are Gideon and Leon boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Leon is primarily a boy name.

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