Jon
Jon: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Jon
- A male given name from Hebrew, variant of John.
- A diminutive of the male given name Jonathan.
How popular is Jon?
Since 1880, 1,249 girls and 168,142 boys in the U.S. have been named Jon (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1392 in 1944. Its highest rank for boys was #65 in 1968. In 2025 it ranked #951 for boys, with 246 babies given the name.
Names similar to Jon
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Sibling name ideas for Jon
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Jon FAQ
What does the name Jon mean?
A male given name from Hebrew, variant of John. A diminutive of the male given name Jonathan.
What is the origin of the name Jon?
Jon is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Jon?
Since 1880, 1,249 girls and 168,142 boys in the U.S. have been named Jon (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1392 in 1944. Its highest rank for boys was #65 in 1968. In 2025 it ranked #951 for boys, with 246 babies given the name.
Is Jon a boy or girl name?
Jon is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 1,249 girls and 168,142 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.