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Gideon vs Fannie

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Fannie

Girl #3,673 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"free one, from France"

Origin: Germanic/Frankish

Cultural Roots

American English French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,673
Total SSA Count
42
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Gideon Rank #332
Fannie Rank #3,673

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gideon or Fannie more popular?

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

What do Gideon and Fannie mean?

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

Are Gideon and Fannie boy or girl names?

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

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