Jason
Jason: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdʒeɪsən/
Meaning and origin of Jason
- A male given name from Ancient Greek.
Etymology
From the Ancient Greek Ἰάσων (Iásōn), from ἰάομαι (iáomai, “I heal”). The Jason mentioned in the New Testament (Acts 17:5-9, Romans 16:21) is probably a Greek rendering of Joshua.
How popular is Jason?
Since 1880, 5,028 girls and 1,052,030 boys in the U.S. have been named Jason (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #559 in 1975. Its highest rank for boys was #2 in 1974. In 2025 it ranked #165 for boys, with 2,224 babies given the name.
Names similar to Jason
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Sibling name ideas for Jason
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Jason FAQ
What does the name Jason mean?
A male given name from Ancient Greek. From the Ancient Greek Ἰάσων (Iásōn), from ἰάομαι (iáomai, “I heal”). The Jason mentioned in the New Testament (Acts 17:5-9, Romans 16:21) is probably a Greek rendering of Joshua.
What is the origin of the name Jason?
Jason is listed as a name of Greek origin.
How popular is the name Jason?
Since 1880, 5,028 girls and 1,052,030 boys in the U.S. have been named Jason (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #559 in 1975. Its highest rank for boys was #2 in 1974. In 2025 it ranked #165 for boys, with 2,224 babies given the name.
Is Jason a boy or girl name?
Jason is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 5,028 girls and 1,052,030 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.