Hans vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hans

Boy #1,325 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Germanic

German Dutch Scandinavian Swiss

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

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Hans Rank #1,325

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1325 for Hans.

Is Hans or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Hans at #1325 in the United States.

What do Hans and Gideon mean?

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

Are Hans and Gideon boy or girl names?

Hans is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.