Gideon vs Janet

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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Girl #2,430 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

English Scottish American Canadian

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Gideon Rank #332

Janet Rank #2,430

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #2430 for Janet.

Is Gideon or Janet more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Janet at #2430 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Janet mean?

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

Are Gideon and Janet boy or girl names?

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