Jonas
Jonas: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Jonas
- A male given name from Hebrew.
Etymology
From Latin Iōnās, from Koine Greek Ἰωνᾶς (Iōnâs), from Biblical Hebrew יוֹנָה (yônâh, “dove”). Doublet of Jonah.
How popular is Jonas?
Since 1880, 28 girls and 28,560 boys in the U.S. have been named Jonas (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #7624 in 1976. Its highest rank for boys was #274 in 2008. In 2025 it ranked #599 for boys, with 476 babies given the name.
Names similar to Jonas
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Sibling name ideas for Jonas
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Jonas FAQ
What does the name Jonas mean?
A male given name from Hebrew. From Latin Iōnās, from Koine Greek Ἰωνᾶς (Iōnâs), from Biblical Hebrew יוֹנָה (yônâh, “dove”). Doublet of Jonah.
What is the origin of the name Jonas?
Jonas is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Jonas?
Since 1880, 28 girls and 28,560 boys in the U.S. have been named Jonas (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #7624 in 1976. Its highest rank for boys was #274 in 2008. In 2025 it ranked #599 for boys, with 476 babies given the name.
Is Jonas a boy or girl name?
Jonas is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 28 girls and 28,560 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.