Gideon vs Joan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Girl #1,238 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Gideon Rank #332

Joan Rank #1,238

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1238 for Joan.

Is Gideon or Joan more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Joan at #1238 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Joan mean?

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

Are Gideon and Joan boy or girl names?

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