Gideon vs Lewis

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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Lewis

Boy #435 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"famous warrior"

Origin: Germanic via French

Cultural Roots

English Welsh French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#435
Total SSA Count
728
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lew, Louie

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Popularity Comparison

Gideon Rank #332
Lewis Rank #435

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #435 for Lewis.

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

Lewis ___

  • Lewis James
  • Lewis Arthur
  • Lewis Charles
  • Lewis Thomas
  • Lewis Henry
  • Lewis George

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gideon

Elijah Ezra Tobias Phineas Miriam

If you choose Lewis

Albert Arthur Harriet Florence Edith

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gideon or Lewis more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Lewis at #435 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Lewis mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Lewis means "famous warrior" (Germanic via French origin).

Are Gideon and Lewis boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Lewis is primarily a boy name.

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