Janice vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Janice

Girl #2,252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin and French

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Janice Rank #2,252

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #2252 for Janice.

Is Janice or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Janice at #2252 in the United States.

What do Janice and Gideon mean?

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

Are Janice and Gideon boy or girl names?

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