Joanna vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Joanna

Girl #329 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Greek and Latin

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Joanna Rank #329

Gideon Rank #332

Joanna is more popular, ranked #329 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Joanna or Gideon more popular?

Joanna is more popular, ranked #329 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Joanna and Gideon mean?

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

Are Joanna and Gideon boy or girl names?

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