Janet vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Janet

Girl #2,430 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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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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Janet Rank #2,430

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #2430 for Janet.

Is Janet or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Janet at #2430 in the United States.

What do Janet and Gideon mean?

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

Are Janet and Gideon boy or girl names?

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