Gideon vs Johnny

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #458 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Yahweh is merciful"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Irish

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Gideon Rank #332

Johnny Rank #458

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #458 for Johnny.

Is Gideon or Johnny more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Johnny at #458 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Johnny mean?

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

Are Gideon and Johnny boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Johnny is primarily a boy name.