Jonas

Boy's name

Jonas is a variant of the name Jonah, which is of Hebrew origin. It means "dove" or "peaceful being."

Meaning Dove
Origin Hebrew
U.S. births in 2023 531 Falling
Peak year 2008

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Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Jonas Salk - Developed polio vaccine.
  • Jonas Brothers - Pop music band.
  • Jonas Valančiūnas - NBA basketball player.
  • Jonas Kaufmann - Operatic tenor.
  • Jonas Åkerlund - Music video director.
  • Jonas Mekas - Filmmaker and poet.
  • Jonas Blixt - Professional golfer.
  • Jonas Gustavsson - Former NHL goaltender.
  • Jonas Jerebko - Swedish NBA basketball player.
  • Jonas Folger - Motorcycle racer.

Brothers for Jonas

Boy names closely related to Jonas

Sisters for Jonas

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Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Jonas

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