Jonas vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jonas

Boy #557 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dove"

Origin: Hebrew Yonah (יוֹנָה)

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Jonas Rank #557

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #557 for Jonas.

Is Jonas or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Jonas at #557 in the United States.

What do Jonas and Gideon mean?

Jonas means "dove" (Hebrew Yonah (יוֹנָה) origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jonas and Gideon boy or girl names?

Jonas is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.