Fannie vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fannie

Girl #3,673 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free one, from France"

Origin: Germanic/Frankish

American English French

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

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Fannie Rank #3,673

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #3673 for Fannie.

Is Fannie or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Fannie at #3673 in the United States.

What do Fannie and Gideon mean?

Fannie means "free one, from France" (Germanic/Frankish origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Fannie and Gideon boy or girl names?

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