Jon

Boy's name

Jon is a variant of the name John, which is derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning "Yahweh is gracious."

Meaning God is gracious
Origin Hebrew
U.S. births in 2023 265
Peak year 1964

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Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Jon Bon Jovi - Singer, songwriter, Bon Jovi band frontman.
  • Jon Stewart - Comedian, TV host, "The Daily Show."
  • Jon Hamm - Actor, "Mad Men" lead role.
  • Jon Jones - MMA fighter, UFC Light Heavyweight Champion.
  • Jon Favreau - Director, "Iron Man," "The Jungle Book."
  • Jon Snow - Fictional character, "Game of Thrones" series.
  • Jon Voight - Actor, "Midnight Cowboy," "Ray Donovan."
  • Jon Gruden - NFL coach, Super Bowl-winning coach.
  • Jon Heder - Actor, "Napoleon Dynamite" lead role.
  • Jon Batiste - Musician, bandleader on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert."

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Sisters for Jon

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Name Variants

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