Jane vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jane

Girl #269 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin and Old French

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Jane Rank #269

Gideon Rank #332

Jane is more popular, ranked #269 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Jane or Gideon more popular?

Jane is more popular, ranked #269 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Jane and Gideon mean?

Jane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Latin and Old French origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jane and Gideon boy or girl names?

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