Jonathan

Boy's name

Jonathan is a Hebrew name meaning "Yahweh has given." It is derived from the elements "Yah," referring to God, and "natan," meaning "to give."

Meaning God has given
Origin Hebrew
U.S. births in 2023 4,018 Falling
Peak year 1988

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Names Starting With J

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Jonathan Swift - Author of "Gulliver's Travels."
  • Jonathan Van Ness - TV personality on "Queer Eye."
  • Jonathan Taylor Thomas - Actor from "Home Improvement."
  • Jonathan Franzen - Novelist known for "The Corrections."
  • Jonathan Groff - Actor in "Hamilton" and "Mindhunter."
  • Jonathan Rhys Meyers - Actor in "The Tudors."
  • Jonathan Brandis - Actor in "SeaQuest DSV."
  • Jonathan Cheban - Reality TV personality and entrepreneur.
  • Jonathan Edwards - Olympic triple jump gold medalist.
  • Jonathan Toews - NHL hockey player for the Chicago Blackhawks.

Brothers for Jonathan

Boy names closely related to Jonathan

Daniel Eric Ian Elias Nathaniel Axel Brandon Isaac

Sisters for Jonathan

Girl names closely related to Jonathan

Emma Eliana Olivia Isabella Arianna Emily Allison Abigail

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Jonathan

Johnathan Johnathon Jonatan Jonathon Nathan Nathanael Nathanial Nathaniel

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