Fanny vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fanny

Girl #5,174 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free one"

Origin: Latin Franciscus

English French Swedish American

25 High Risk

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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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Fanny Rank #5,174

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #5174 for Fanny.

Is Fanny or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Fanny at #5174 in the United States.

What do Fanny and Gideon mean?

Fanny means "free one" (Latin Franciscus origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Fanny and Gideon boy or girl names?

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