Janie vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Janie

Girl #1,540 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (Yochanan via Latin Johanna)

English American Scottish

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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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Janie Rank #1,540

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1540 for Janie.

Is Janie or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Janie at #1540 in the United States.

What do Janie and Gideon mean?

Janie means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (Yochanan via Latin Johanna) origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Janie and Gideon boy or girl names?

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