Gideon vs Johnny

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#332
Total SSA Count
1,042
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gid, Giddy

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Gideon Rank #332
Johnny Rank #458

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

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gideon ___

  • Gideon James
  • Gideon Paul
  • Gideon Alexander
  • Gideon Thomas
  • Gideon Luke

Johnny ___

  • Johnny James
  • Johnny Ray
  • Johnny Lee
  • Johnny Wayne
  • Johnny Paul
  • Johnny Cash

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gideon

Elijah Ezra Tobias Phineas Miriam

If you choose Johnny

Timmy Bobby Frankie Danny Annie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gideon or Johnny more popular?

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

What do Gideon and Johnny mean?

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

Are Gideon and Johnny boy or girl names?

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

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