Johnny vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Johnny

Boy #458 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Yahweh is merciful"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Irish

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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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Johnny Rank #458

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #458 for Johnny.

Is Johnny or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Johnny at #458 in the United States.

What do Johnny and Gideon mean?

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

Are Johnny and Gideon boy or girl names?

Johnny is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.