Josephine vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Josephine

Girl #56 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"may God add children"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Josephine Rank #56

Gideon Rank #332

Josephine is more popular, ranked #56 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Josephine or Gideon more popular?

Josephine is more popular, ranked #56 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Josephine and Gideon mean?

Josephine means "may God add children" (Hebrew origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Josephine and Gideon boy or girl names?

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