Jean vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jean

Boy #1,141 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via French

French Scottish Belgian Swiss

15 High Risk

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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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Jean Rank #1,141

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1141 for Jean.

Is Jean or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Jean at #1141 in the United States.

What do Jean and Gideon mean?

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

Are Jean and Gideon boy or girl names?

Jean is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.