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The baby name Jaeson is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdʒeɪsən/ (JAY-sən).

Jaeson is Greek in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Greek
Pronunciation: /ˈdʒeɪsən/ (JAY-sən)

What is the meaning of the name Jaeson ?

The baby name Jaeson is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdʒeɪsən/ (JAY-sən).

Jaeson is Greek in Origin.

Jaeson is a modern English respelling of Jason, ultimately from Greek Iásōn (Ἰάσων), derived from iaomai “to heal,” hence “healer.” The name entered European languages through Latin Iason and was known from classical lore: Jason, leader of the Argonauts in the quest for the Golden Fleece. It also appears in the New Testament (Acts 17) as a companion of Paul, which helped sustain its use in Christian contexts.

Usage of Jason revived with Renaissance classicism and saw further adoption among 17th‑century English Puritans; it rose dramatically in North America in the 1970s–80s. Jaeson emerges in the late 20th century as a distinctive spelling that preserves the JAY-sən pronunciation. Related variants include Jason, Jayson, Jasen, Jaison, Jaycen, Jacen, and the Greek form Iason; short forms are Jase, Jace, and Jay. Chosen for its look and mythic pedigree, Jaeson carries the traditional meaning “healer” while standing out from the standard spelling.

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Jaeson – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
PH 0 #110 1 5,607
KW 0 #121 1 5,216
CR 0 #165 1 5,526
AE 0 #187 1 10,220
TW Boys 0 #256 1 7,111
SG 0 #282 1 11,010
JM Boys 0 #293 1 6,876
CN Boys 0 #331 1 9,639
MY 0 #354 1 12,352
GH Boys 0 #361 1 8,138
PH Boys 0 #405 4 11,440
PA Boys 0 #505 1 9,305
CR Boys 0 #510 1 10,188
HK Boys 0 #557 1 12,905
LY 0 #559 1 12,703
PS Boys 0 #561 1 10,655
CL Boys 0 #696 5 13,390
IQ Boys 0 #696 2 13,071
SG Boys 0 #731 9 17,960
SY 0 #766 2 11,684
BR Boys 0 #784 2 12,213
KW Boys 0 #805 2 18,755
United States Boys 2024 #884 9 7,044
OM Boys 0 #918 1 17,948
PE Boys 0 #922 5 14,506
EG Boys 0 #924 2 15,035
CO Boys 0 #979 3 15,656
NG Boys 0 #1,001 1 16,906
MX Boys 0 #1,033 1 16,355
AE Boys 0 #1,143 1 22,615
MY Boys 0 #1,174 9 25,439
MA 0 #1,199 1 20,986
DZ 0 #1,234 1 20,130
TR 0 #1,254 1 19,440
ZA Boys 0 #1,268 5 25,619
SA Boys 0 #1,691 1 28,008

Jaeson is popular in 30 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
AE
BR
CL
CN

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People also ask about Jaeson

Jaeson is predominantly a boy's name.
Jaeson is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈdʒeɪsən/ (JAY-sən).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Jason, Jayson, Jaison, Jayceon, Jaycen and Jase.
Across languages, Jaeson has these equivalents: Iason (Greek: Ἰάσων), Jasón (Spanish), Giasone (Italian), Jason (French), Jace (English diminutive).
Somewhat — Jaeson ranked #884 in United States in 2024, placing it just outside the most common names.
Jaeson's popularity is declining significantly. It moved from #871 in 2014 to #884 in 2024 in United States.