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Jon: Meaning & Origin

Jon is a boy's name of Hebrew origin meaning “Gift of Jehovah.” With 1 syllable, it is short and easy to say. As of 2023, Jon ranks #910 among boys' names in the United States and has been gradually declining. Its highest US ranking was #755 in 2019.

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Pronunciation

JAHN

Phonetic spelling

Popularity

66/100 Score

Currently #910 among US baby names.

Popularity Trend

↘ 64%

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2019

9

2023

#910

US Rank

* Based on US Social Security Administration birth-registration data

Middle Name Ideas

Jon David
Jon Michael
Jon James
Jon William

Famous Namesakes

Jon Snow (Game of Thrones)
Jon Hamm (actor)
Jon Stewart (comedian)

Variants & Alternate Spellings of Jon

Jonathan

Variant of Jon

John

Variant of Jon

Frequently Asked Questions About Jon

What does the name Jon mean?

Jon means “Gift of Jehovah.” It is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.

How do you pronounce Jon?

Jon is pronounced JAHN.

Is Jon a boy or girl name?

Jon is most commonly used as a boy's name.

How popular is the name Jon?

Jon currently ranks #910 among boys' names in the United States.

What are good middle names for Jon?

Middle names that pair well with Jon include Jon David, Jon Michael, Jon James, Jon William.

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