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Bennie vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bennie

Girl #4,923 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of the right hand (via Benjamin)"

Origin: Hebrew 'Binyamin'

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,923
Total SSA Count
27
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

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

Bennie Rank #4,923
Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #4923 for Bennie.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bennie or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Bennie at #4923 in the United States.

What do Bennie and Gideon mean?

Bennie means "son of the right hand (via Benjamin)" (Hebrew 'Binyamin' origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Bennie and Gideon boy or girl names?

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

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