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Hannah vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hannah

Girl #52 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God has favored me"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English German Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#52
Total SSA Count
4,054
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

Popularity Comparison

Hannah Rank #52
Gideon Rank #332

Hannah is more popular, ranked #52 vs #332 for Gideon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hannah or Gideon more popular?

Hannah is more popular, ranked #52 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Hannah and Gideon mean?

Hannah means "God has favored me" (Hebrew origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hannah and Gideon boy or girl names?

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

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