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Gideon vs Juan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#332
Total SSA Count
1,042
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Juan

Boy #137 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#137
Total SSA Count
2,601
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Gideon Rank #332
Juan Rank #137

Juan is more popular, ranked #137 vs #332 for Gideon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gideon or Juan more popular?

Juan is more popular, ranked #137 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Juan mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Juan means "gift of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gideon and Juan boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Juan is primarily a boy name.

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