Gideon vs Jean

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

✓ All Clear

Girl #2,403 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via French

French English Scottish American

15 High Risk

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Gideon Rank #332

Jean Rank #2,403

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #2403 for Jean.

Is Gideon or Jean more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Jean at #2403 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Jean mean?

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

Are Gideon and Jean boy or girl names?

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