John vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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John Rank #21

Gideon Rank #332

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is John or Gideon more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do John and Gideon mean?

John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are John and Gideon boy or girl names?

John is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.