Gideon vs John

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Gideon Rank #332

John Rank #21

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Gideon or John more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Gideon and John mean?

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

Are Gideon and John boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. John is primarily a boy name.