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Ann vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ann

Girl #1,144 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"grace, favor"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English French Scandinavian Latin

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,144
Total SSA Count
211
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ann Rank #1,144
Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1144 for Ann.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ann or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Ann at #1144 in the United States.

What do Ann and Gideon mean?

Ann means "grace, favor" (Hebrew origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ann and Gideon boy or girl names?

Ann is primarily a girl name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.

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