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The baby name Jon is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /dʒɑn/ (US),/dʒɒn/ (UK).

Jon is Hebrew in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 1.0
Origin: Hebrew
Pronunciation: /dʒɑn/ (US),/dʒɒn/ (UK)

What is the meaning of the name Jon ?

The baby name Jon is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /dʒɑn/ (US),/dʒɒn/ (UK).

Jon is Hebrew in Origin.

Jon is a compact given name with dual roots: in English it functions as a short form of Jonathan, while in Scandinavia and the Basque Country it stands as the local equivalent of John. These lines trace to two Hebrew sources: Jonathan (Yehonatan/Yonatan) meaning “YHWH has given,” and John (Yohanan) meaning “YHWH is gracious,” so Jon may carry either sense.

Documented as Jón in medieval Icelandic records and as Jon across Norway and Denmark, the name spread widely in northern Europe; Basque Jon became standard in the 20th century. In English-speaking countries Jon emerged as an independent given name in the mid-1900s, peaking in the 1960s–70s. Variants and cognates include John, Jonathan, Jón (Icelandic), Jan, Johan, Johannes, Ian, Sean, Juan, Jean, and Ivan; diminutives and nicknames include Jonny, Jonnie, Jono, and Jonty. Usage often signals a streamlined, modern alternative to John while retaining biblical resonance.

Jon has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Jon

Jon Voight Actor · Born 1938 · United States Jon Voight is an American actor best known for his role in the film 'Midnight Cowboy'. He also starred in 'Deliverance' and 'Coming Home', earning critical acclaim for his performances. Voight has had a long and successful career in Hollywood, contributing to many memorable films. Jon Bon Jovi Actor · Born 1962 · United States Jon Bon Jovi is best known as the lead singer of the rock band Bon Jovi, which gained fame with hits like 'Livin' on a Prayer' and 'Wanted Dead or Alive'. In addition to his music career, he has also acted in films such as 'Young Guns II'. Jon Favreau Actor · Born 1966 · United States Jon Favreau is an American actor and filmmaker best known for directing and starring in the film 'Iron Man', which helped launch the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He also directed 'The Jungle Book' and 'The Lion King', showcasing his talent for blending live-action and CGI. Favreau's work has made a significant impact on modern cinema.
Jon Bernthal Actor · Born 1976 · United States Jon Bernthal is an American actor best known for his role as Shane Walsh in the television series The Walking Dead. He also gained recognition for playing Frank Castle in The Punisher. Born in 1976, Bernthal has appeared in films like The Wolf of Wall Street and Baby Driver. Jonathan Banks Actor · Born 1947 · United States Jonathan Banks is an American actor best known for his role as Mike Ehrmantraut in the television series Breaking Bad and its spin-off Better Call Saul. He has also appeared in films like Beverly Hills Cop and Airplane!. Born in 1947, Banks has had a long and diverse career in both film and television. Jon Lovitz Actor · Born 1957 · United States Jon Lovitz is an American actor best known for his time on Saturday Night Live, where he became famous for characters like Tommy Flanagan, the Pathological Liar. He also starred in movies such as 'A League of Their Own' and 'The Wedding Singer'.

Celebrity babies named Jon

Name Last Name(s) Mother Mother famous for Fame Level Father Father famous for Fame Level
Jon Mankell Henning Mankell film director ★★★★★
Jon Biotti Carlo Biotti athlete ★★★★★

Jon – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Boys 2019 #1 — 764
Germany Boys 2025 #1 — 423
KH Boys 0 #9 1 270
DJ 0 #17 1 322
FJ Boys 0 #17 1 603
Iceland 0 #21 15 71
Iceland Boys 0 #24 56 131
ET Boys 0 #25 3 678
KR Boys 0 #27 1 897
BN 0 #32 1 2,297
NA 0 #33 1 2,537
HT Boys 0 #34 1 903
MV Girls 0 #34 2 2,021
TM Boys 0 #36 1 614
ID 0 #39 1 2,238
MT 0 #40 4 1,767
GE 0 #42 3 997
MO 0 #48 5 2,706
HN Boys 0 #52 1 749
PH 0 #53 44 5,607
CY 0 #56 5 1,632
LU 0 #65 2 2,830
JP 0 #66 12 4,057
Switzerland Boys 2024 #69 72 1,769
AL 0 #71 6 2,372
CN 0 #74 12 3,857
MV Boys 0 #74 6 3,375
AF 0 #75 2 1,883
AO 0 #77 1 2,729
SI 0 #79 2 1,612
KZ 0 #90 5 1,452
QA 0 #90 11 7,011
Norway Boys 2025 #91 47 444
JM 0 #92 2 3,714
AF Girls 0 #93 2 2,402
SI Boys 0 #98 124 3,402
TW 0 #99 5 4,523
GE Boys 0 #102 9 2,055
SD 0 #102 1 2,130
BN Boys 0 #103 31 6,332
BN Girls 0 #111 4 5,459
Spain Boys 0 #111 5,744 5,610
HU 0 #112 4 1,675
CY Boys 0 #115 15 3,473
KW 0 #116 6 5,216
OM 0 #116 6 6,215
IQ 0 #117 13 3,533
EC 0 #119 3 2,502
ID Boys 0 #119 13 4,130
EE Boys 0 #125 1 2,087
CR 0 #126 33 5,526
GR 0 #128 8 3,911
DK Boys 0 #134 286 7,401
PA 0 #134 5 3,797
PH Boys 0 #134 336 11,440
MU 0 #137 1 3,613
JO 0 #138 3 2,158
BW Boys 0 #139 11 4,685
MT Boys 0 #140 37 4,064
DK 0 #145 62 5,198
LT Boys 0 #148 4 2,166
AE 0 #149 29 10,220
RS Boys 0 #150 5 2,277
Sweden Boys 2022 #158 25 1,509
PR Boys 0 #160 15 2,508
RU Boys 0 #164 647 12,621
HU Boys 0 #167 8 3,954
SI Girls 0 #173 5 2,769
SG 0 #178 92 11,010
CZ 0 #180 7 3,154
RU 0 #180 10 3,641
KZ Boys 0 #184 114 6,578
TW Boys 0 #186 56 7,111
LU Girls 0 #190 1 4,850
AR 0 #192 2 2,915
BD 0 #193 35 5,992
Spain 0 #193 344 2,326
MO Boys 0 #194 30 5,842
LU Boys 0 #201 18 4,970
PS 0 #209 10 5,692
BG Boys 0 #212 9 3,850
PL 0 #212 1 2,600
AL Boys 0 #214 87 5,122
NA Boys 0 #217 19 6,830
AL Girls 0 #219 9 4,141
EC Boys 0 #223 17 3,322
HU Girls 0 #225 1 3,308
GR Boys 0 #226 42 6,912
IR 0 #227 5 4,221
CN Boys 0 #230 93 9,639
GH 0 #233 11 5,396
SA 0 #240 56 10,560
JM Boys 0 #244 29 6,876
SG Boys 0 #245 662 17,960
HR Boys 0 #247 12 3,997
AO Boys 0 #248 2 5,568
GR Girls 0 #249 1 6,293
PT 0 #250 1 4,161
NG 0 #253 12 5,926
YE 0 #253 134 8,639
CR Boys 0 #254 302 10,188
JP Boys 0 #255 43 7,909
AF Boys 0 #260 11 3,535
MO Girls 0 #262 2 7,056
Finland Boys 0 #269 169 2,041
IL 0 #274 9 6,291
JM Girls 0 #276 3 7,507
CZ Boys 0 #279 26 6,530
IQ Boys 0 #283 564 13,071
Finland 0 #285 23 830
MY 0 #285 46 12,352
Canada Boys 2024 #288 19 2,588
SD Boys 0 #288 165 10,523
HR Girls 0 #294 1 3,687
PE 0 #301 10 6,350
PL Boys 0 #301 35 6,459
GT 0 #302 13 5,948
QA Girls 0 #304 13 15,378
Finland Boys 2026 #305 761 3,552
GH Boys 0 #308 38 8,138
HK 0 #311 38 8,483
JO Boys 0 #311 67 7,057
HK Boys 0 #321 231 12,905
KZ Girls 0 #325 8 5,862
DK Girls 0 #329 1 7,429
SD Girls 0 #330 16 7,678
PT Boys 0 #331 37 7,951
JO Girls 0 #334 6 7,570
MU Boys 0 #334 24 8,477
CZ Girls 0 #351 1 5,378
PS Boys 0 #356 203 10,655
BR 0 #358 3 5,969
CN Girls 0 #359 1 8,829
NL 0 #359 33 2,481
MU Girls 0 #361 2 8,539
BO 0 #362 20 6,868
PL Girls 0 #364 1 5,096
France Boys 2021 #370 18 2,865
UY Boys 0 #371 29 5,922
BD Girls 0 #373 14 8,413
PA Boys 0 #374 108 9,305
PH Girls 0 #375 16 13,098
OM Girls 0 #378 19 15,987
EG 0 #385 16 6,387
AR Boys 0 #386 83 7,628
Austria Boys 0 #387 56 2,180
MY Boys 0 #389 1,106 25,439
LY 0 #391 147 12,703
GT Boys 0 #394 81 7,625
MX 0 #395 19 8,339
CL 0 #402 10 6,867
BD Boys 0 #404 183 10,045
Germany 0 #410 28 2,542
ZA 0 #412 36 14,421
CO Boys 0 #429 714 15,656
CL Boys 0 #432 264 13,390
BH 0 #435 119 17,937
IL Boys 0 #436 175 10,983
CO 0 #448 33 7,768
QA Boys 0 #448 266 18,093
EG Boys 0 #454 569 15,035
IQ Girls 0 #470 35 11,303
PT Girls 0 #471 1 7,952
KW Boys 0 #479 305 18,755
MX Boys 0 #480 695 16,355
KW Girls 0 #481 35 19,177
RU Girls 0 #487 12 11,913
IR Boys 0 #499 54 10,162
PS Girls 0 #508 16 10,981
BO Boys 0 #512 81 9,244
AE Girls 0 #525 29 20,968
SY 0 #527 214 11,684
NL Boys 0 #529 505 5,873
CM Boys 0 #530 21 12,054
UY Girls 0 #536 1 6,731
GT Girls 0 #540 2 7,500
IR Girls 0 #542 4 8,334
CM Girls 0 #555 6 11,671
PE Boys 0 #562 370 14,506
SG Girls 0 #568 19 18,916
CR Girls 0 #572 2 11,342
LB 0 #590 69 13,263
HK Girls 0 #601 15 16,104
IL Girls 0 #604 14 11,648
IN Girls 0 #611 21 13,121
BR Boys 0 #626 127 12,213
AR Girls 0 #628 3 8,289
United States Boys 2024 #631 265 7,044
IT 0 #640 75 4,183
BO Girls 0 #649 3 9,488
Germany Boys 0 #658 312 5,697
OM Boys 0 #660 223 17,948
AE Boys 0 #667 461 22,615
SA Boys 0 #681 1,400 28,008
DZ 0 #704 523 20,130
TN 0 #712 118 13,765
IT Boys 0 #728 922 10,046
MA 0 #759 390 20,986
ZA Boys 0 #766 457 25,619
NG Girls 0 #771 16 15,093
SA Girls 0 #787 149 25,931
NG Boys 0 #788 164 16,906
IN Boys 0 #798 206 16,750
Germany Girls 0 #825 14 4,949
CL Girls 0 #842 10 14,098
EG Girls 0 #911 49 14,742
Spain Girls 0 #926 58 5,561
NL Girls 0 #928 28 5,933
United States Girls 2009 #929 5 9,986
MY Girls 0 #950 45 24,821
BR Girls 0 #988 5 12,708
TR 0 #1,000 212 19,440
PE Girls 0 #1,005 6 14,861
CO Girls 0 #1,069 10 16,140
ZA Girls 0 #1,117 25 25,928
MX Girls 0 #1,167 17 17,781
IT Girls 0 #1,418 29 9,415

Jon is popular in 97 countries — most recent births per country:

Norway
France
Scotland, United Kingdom
Canada
Switzerland

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People also ask about Jon

Jon is predominantly a boy's name.
Jon is a one syllable name, pronounced /dʒɑn/ (US),/dʒɒn/ (UK).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include John, Jón, Jonny and Jonn.
Yes, very popular — Jon ranked #1 in Ireland in 2019, and appears in official birth registries across 10 countries.
Jon ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2019).
Jon's popularity is holding steady. It moved from #90 in 2015 to #91 in 2025 in Norway.
Yes — 30 notable people named Jon are in our database, including Jon Voight (Actor), Jon Bon Jovi (Actor), Jon Favreau (Actor).
Yes — at least 2 celebrity couples have chosen Jon for their child, including Henning Mankell.