Gideon vs Hans

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

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Boy #1,325 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Germanic

German Dutch Scandinavian Swiss

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Gideon Rank #332

Hans Rank #1,325

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1325 for Hans.

Is Gideon or Hans more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Hans at #1325 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Hans mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Hans means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Germanic origin).

Are Gideon and Hans boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Hans is primarily a boy name.