Jenny vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jenny

Girl #1,387 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Old French

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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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Jenny Rank #1,387

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1387 for Jenny.

Is Jenny or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Jenny at #1387 in the United States.

What do Jenny and Gideon mean?

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

Are Jenny and Gideon boy or girl names?

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