Johnson vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Johnson

Boy #3,553 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of John"

Origin: English

English American Scandinavian

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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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Johnson Rank #3,553

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #3553 for Johnson.

Is Johnson or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Johnson at #3553 in the United States.

What do Johnson and Gideon mean?

Johnson means "son of John" (English origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Johnson and Gideon boy or girl names?

Johnson is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.