Joy vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Joy

Boy #4,996 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"great happiness, delight"

Origin: Old French joie via Latin gaudium

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Joy Rank #4,996

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #4996 for Joy.

Is Joy or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Joy at #4996 in the United States.

What do Joy and Gideon mean?

Joy means "great happiness, delight" (Old French joie via Latin gaudium origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Joy and Gideon boy or girl names?

Joy is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.