Where does the name Jon come from?

Jon is a boy name of Hebrew origin.

Is Jon a boy or a girl name?

Jon is used for both. In U.S. Social Security records, about 1% of children given the name Jon are girls and 99% are boys.

How popular is the name Jon in 2023?

Jon ranks #912 for boys in the U.S. Social Security Administration's 2023 dataset. Its all-time U.S. peak was 1964 with 4,941 babies.

How do you pronounce Jon?

Jon is pronounced JON (1 syllable).

What are common spellings of Jon?

Jon is also written as John, Jonathan, Johnny.

A name from Hebrew · Boy

Jon

A short form of Jonathan (Hebrew 'Yahweh has given') or simply a variant spelling of John (Hebrew 'God is gracious'). Independent in 20th-century English usage.

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Popularity over time

A 125-year arc in numbers.

167,631 U.S. births recorded from 1898–2023.

Popularity · 1898–2023

254 births in 2023

1898 1960 2023

Babies named per year Peak year Most recent

Meaning

A name that means something.

JA short form of Jonathan (Hebrew 'Yahweh has given') or simply a variant spelling of John (Hebrew 'God is gracious'). Independent in 20th-century English usage.

Variants & spellings

3 ways to spell "Jon".

Each transliteration carries a slightly different cultural fingerprint.

John Most common Jonathan Johnny

Famous bearers

People who carry the name Jon.

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Jon Stewart (Daily Show host)
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Jon Bon Jovi (musician)
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Jon Hamm (actor)

Quick answers

People often ask about Jon.

What does the name Jon mean?: Jon means a short form of Jonathan (Hebrew 'Yahweh has given') or simply a variant spelling of John (Hebrew 'God is gracious'). Independent in 20th-century English usage.
Where does the name Jon come from?: Jon is a boy name of Hebrew origin.
Is Jon a boy or a girl name?: Jon is used for both. In U.S. Social Security records, about 1% of children given the name Jon are girls and 99% are boys.
How popular is the name Jon in 2023?: Jon ranks #912 for boys in the U.S. Social Security Administration's 2023 dataset. Its all-time U.S. peak was 1964 with 4,941 babies.
How do you pronounce Jon?: Jon is pronounced JON (1 syllable).
What are common spellings of Jon?: Jon is also written as John, Jonathan, Johnny.

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Popularity counts come from the U.S. Social Security Administration's national dataset. Meanings and origins are curated from etymological sources. If you spot an error, please let us know.