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

Jason is Greek in Origin.

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

What is the meaning of the name Jason ?

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

Jason is Greek in Origin.

Jason derives from Greek Iásōn (Ἰάσων), from iaomai “to heal,” hence “healer.” In Greek myth, Jason leads the Argonauts to the Golden Fleece. The name spread across the Hellenistic world and appears in the New Testament (Acts 17) for a host of Paul; among Jews of the era it also served as a Hellenized counterpart to Joshua (Yehoshua).

In the English-speaking world, Jason was rare until the mid‑20th century, then soared in the 1960s–80s, peaking in the U.S. and U.K. before settling as a classic-modern choice. International forms include Greek Iason/Iasonas, Italian Giasone, Spanish Jasón, Portuguese Jasão, French Jason, Russian Yason, and Polish Jazon. Modern spellings and short forms include Jayson, Jasen, Jase, and Jay. The name’s enduring appeal combines heroic legend with the benevolent meaning “healer.”

Jason has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Jason

Jason Bateman Actor · Born 1969 · United States Jason Bateman is an American actor best known for playing Michael Bluth in Arrested Development and Marty Byrde in Ozark. He has also starred in many comedy films and is widely recognized for his dry, sharp comedic style. Jason Statham Actor · Born 1967 · United Kingdom Jason Statham is best known as an English action star famous for playing tough, hard-edged characters. He’s especially known for films like The Transporter, Crank, and The Expendables, and helped bring action movies back into the spotlight in the 2000s and 2010s. Jason Momoa Actor · Born 1979 · United States Jason Momoa is an American actor and producer best known for playing Khal Drogo in Game of Thrones and Aquaman in the DC films. He first gained attention on Baywatch: Hawaii and also starred as Ronon Dex in Stargate Atlantis.
Jason Robards Actor · Born 1922 · United States Jason Robards was an American actor best known for his powerful stage and film performances. He appeared in well-known films like All the President's Men, Once Upon a Time in the West, and Magnolia. Jason Alexander Actor · Born 1959 · United States Jason Alexander is an American actor and comedian best known for playing George Costanza on Seinfeld. Born Jay Scott Greenspan in 1959, he has won an Emmy and a Tony, with additional recognition including four Golden Globe nominations. Jason Segel Actor|musician · Born 1980 · United States Jason Segel is an American actor, screenwriter, and producer best known for playing Marshall Eriksen on How I Met Your Mother. He’s also known for films like Forgetting Sarah Marshall and The Muppets.

Celebrity babies named Jason

Name Last Name(s) Mother Mother famous for Fame Level Father Father famous for Fame Level
Jason Connery Sean Connery television actor ★★★★★
Jason Gould Barbra Streisand film director ★★★★★ Elliott Gould television actor ★★★★★
Jason Robards III Jason Robards television actor ★★★★★
Jason Schwartzman Talia Shire television actor ★★★★★ Jack Schwartzman film producer ★★★★★
Jason Reitman Geneviève Robert film director Ivan Reitman film director ★★★★★
Jason Sanjay Vijay singer ★★★★★

Jason – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Boys 2025 #1 — 836
Germany Boys 2025 #1 — 423
CN Boys 0 #2 2,432 9,639
TW Boys 0 #4 1,287 7,111
CN 0 #6 114 3,857
SG 0 #6 568 11,010
TW 0 #6 124 4,523
MO Boys 0 #7 587 5,842
SG Boys 0 #7 5,069 17,960
KR 0 #8 1 201
KH Boys 0 #9 1 270
BI 0 #12 1 425
HK Boys 0 #12 5,830 12,905
JM Boys 0 #13 1,152 6,876
FJ Boys 0 #14 4 603
KR Boys 0 #15 13 897
MO 0 #16 37 2,706
NA 0 #16 18 2,537
BW 0 #17 3 960
JM 0 #17 82 3,714
MY 0 #19 633 12,352
NA Boys 0 #21 529 6,830
HN 0 #22 1 704
HK 0 #24 665 8,483
ZA 0 #24 801 14,421
MT Boys 0 #25 305 4,064
ET Boys 0 #27 1 678
MY Boys 0 #27 8,406 25,439
PH Boys 0 #28 856 11,440
BN 0 #29 4 2,297
MT 0 #30 14 1,767
HT Boys 0 #34 1 903
ID 0 #37 3 2,238
PH 0 #39 58 5,607
HN Boys 0 #51 2 749
PR 0 #52 4 1,497
CR 0 #53 120 5,526
JP 0 #54 24 4,057
CM 0 #55 2 2,592
CY 0 #57 4 1,632
BN Boys 0 #58 77 6,332
LU 0 #61 6 2,830
New Zealand Boys 2004 #64 62 100
ZA Boys 0 #64 7,471 25,619
IN 0 #65 7 2,963
CR Boys 0 #67 1,976 10,188
QA 0 #73 28 7,011
AO 0 #74 4 2,729
MV Boys 0 #75 5 3,375
AF 0 #76 1 1,883
SI 0 #80 1 1,612
BG 0 #81 2 1,799
MU Boys 0 #86 463 8,477
OM 0 #90 27 6,215
KZ 0 #94 1 1,452
BW Boys 0 #98 52 4,685
ID Boys 0 #102 30 4,130
Switzerland Boys 2024 #104 34 1,769
GE Boys 0 #109 2 2,055
CY Boys 0 #113 17 3,473
MU 0 #114 23 3,613
GR 0 #115 20 3,911
HU 0 #115 1 1,675
KW 0 #115 7 5,216
AE 0 #116 62 10,220
EC 0 #117 5 2,502
EE Boys 0 #117 9 2,087
LU Boys 0 #121 103 4,970
PA 0 #121 10 3,797
IQ 0 #125 9 3,533
AZ Boys 0 #129 3 1,400
GR Boys 0 #132 152 6,912
Norway Boys 2024 #133 4 437
PR Boys 0 #134 43 2,508
JO 0 #139 2 2,158
Sweden Boys 2022 #140 43 1,509
Canada Boys 2024 #141 192 2,588
United States Boys 2024 #143 2,448 7,044
MT Girls 0 #147 7 3,773
LT Boys 0 #149 3 2,166
RS Boys 0 #153 2 2,277
HU Boys 0 #160 15 3,954
Belgium Boys 2023 #172 24 415
CZ 0 #181 6 3,154
JP Boys 0 #182 120 7,909
RU 0 #186 9 3,641
AR 0 #191 3 2,915
DK 0 #193 11 5,198
NA Girls 0 #193 32 7,146
PS 0 #203 16 5,692
SI Boys 0 #205 7 3,402
BD 0 #210 18 5,992
PL 0 #210 3 2,600
BG Boys 0 #212 9 3,850
EC Boys 0 #212 28 3,322
NL Boys 0 #219 1,861 5,873
PA Boys 0 #219 382 9,305
AL Girls 0 #224 4 4,141
AO Boys 0 #226 17 5,568
IR 0 #226 6 4,221
GH 0 #230 14 5,396
BG Girls 0 #231 1 3,559
GH Boys 0 #231 120 8,138
JM Girls 0 #239 21 7,507
NG 0 #244 21 5,926
SA 0 #244 52 10,560
HR Boys 0 #246 13 3,997
GT Boys 0 #248 298 7,625
GR Girls 0 #249 1 6,293
KZ Boys 0 #252 38 6,578
MO Girls 0 #255 9 7,056
France Boys 2021 #256 137 2,865
IL 0 #258 17 6,291
DK Boys 0 #261 65 7,401
CZ Boys 0 #263 42 6,530
AF Boys 0 #271 4 3,535
Germany Boys 0 #275 1,398 5,697
CL Boys 0 #278 853 13,390
AL Boys 0 #283 16 5,122
GT 0 #284 31 5,948
TW Girls 0 #284 6 8,139
PE 0 #288 23 6,350
Canada Girls 1994 #292 5 2,166
Finland 0 #295 13 830
PL Boys 0 #295 41 6,459
PT Boys 0 #298 71 7,951
NL 0 #307 85 2,481
RU Boys 0 #322 197 12,621
CN Girls 0 #328 22 8,829
DK Girls 0 #329 1 7,429
KZ Girls 0 #330 3 5,862
GH Girls 0 #334 4 6,973
CO Boys 0 #336 1,173 15,656
JO Girls 0 #339 1 7,570
QA Girls 0 #340 4 15,378
CM Boys 0 #346 231 12,054
JO Boys 0 #349 29 7,057
CZ Girls 0 #351 1 5,378
BR 0 #352 9 5,969
CO 0 #355 128 7,768
LB 0 #355 369 13,263
Finland Boys 0 #356 72 2,041
SD Girls 0 #358 1 7,678
Austria Boys 0 #359 84 2,180
MU Girls 0 #361 2 8,539
PL Girls 0 #364 1 5,096
BO 0 #366 16 6,868
Germany 0 #367 72 2,542
PH Girls 0 #367 24 13,098
UY Boys 0 #370 30 5,922
YE 0 #370 12 8,639
CL 0 #385 27 6,867
MX 0 #390 24 8,339
SD Boys 0 #399 47 10,523
BD Girls 0 #405 2 8,413
EG 0 #406 7 6,387
Spain 0 #413 40 2,326
OM Girls 0 #422 3 15,987
Finland Boys 2026 #425 327 3,552
AR Boys 0 #434 34 7,628
BO Boys 0 #436 164 9,244
PE Boys 0 #440 650 14,506
QA Boys 0 #446 269 18,093
BH 0 #447 107 17,937
PS Boys 0 #455 94 10,655
NG Boys 0 #461 755 16,906
PT Girls 0 #471 1 7,952
MX Boys 0 #476 707 16,355
IR Boys 0 #480 73 10,162
BD Boys 0 #484 93 10,045
IL Boys 0 #500 108 10,983
IT Boys 0 #501 1,783 10,046
KW Girls 0 #506 10 19,177
LY 0 #516 20 12,703
PA Girls 0 #518 1 9,861
IQ Girls 0 #520 6 11,303
RU Girls 0 #521 3 11,913
KW Boys 0 #525 250 18,755
Spain Boys 0 #535 463 5,610
SG Girls 0 #538 49 18,916
BR Boys 0 #539 222 12,213
GT Girls 0 #539 3 7,500
IR Girls 0 #541 5 8,334
IQ Boys 0 #542 126 13,071
AE Girls 0 #543 11 20,968
PS Girls 0 #547 1 10,981
HK Girls 0 #556 60 16,104
CM Girls 0 #557 4 11,671
CR Girls 0 #568 6 11,342
AE Boys 0 #581 615 22,615
IT 0 #597 119 4,183
AR Girls 0 #630 1 8,289
EG Boys 0 #643 250 15,035
IL Girls 0 #645 1 11,648
BO Girls 0 #651 1 9,488
IN Girls 0 #651 4 13,121
OM Boys 0 #666 216 17,948
SY 0 #697 32 11,684
NG Girls 0 #741 46 15,093
TN 0 #743 87 13,765
SA Boys 0 #784 1,129 28,008
Germany Girls 0 #823 16 4,949
IN Boys 0 #844 158 16,750
DZ 0 #886 292 20,130
SA Girls 0 #894 42 25,931
United States Girls 2022 #899 5 8,739
MY Girls 0 #910 85 24,821
CL Girls 0 #912 4 14,098
MA 0 #922 207 20,986
NL Girls 0 #936 20 5,933
EG Girls 0 #943 17 14,742
BR Girls 0 #990 3 12,708
PE Girls 0 #1,009 2 14,861
TR 0 #1,019 193 19,440
ZA Girls 0 #1,066 76 25,928
CO Girls 0 #1,148 5 16,140
MX Girls 0 #1,171 13 17,781
IT Girls 0 #1,430 17 9,415

Jason is popular in 98 countries — most recent births per country:

Ireland
France
Scotland, United Kingdom
Norway
Canada

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People also ask about Jason

Jason is predominantly a boy's name.
Jason is a 2 syllable name, pronounced JAY-sən (IPA: /ˈdʒeɪsən/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Jace, Jay, Jasen, Jaison, Jaeson and Jayson.
Across languages, Jason has these equivalents: Iáson (Greek, Ιάσων), Giasone (Italian), Jasón (Spanish), Jasão (Portuguese), Iason (Latin), and 1 more.
Yes, very popular — Jason ranked #1 in Ireland in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 13 countries.
Jason ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2025).
Jason's popularity is holding steady. It moved from #1 in 2015 to #1 in 2025 in Ireland.
Yes — 25 notable people named Jason are in our database, including Jason Bateman (Actor), Jason Statham (Actor), Jason Momoa (Actor).
Yes — at least 6 celebrity couples have chosen Jason for their child, including Sean Connery.