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The baby name Jonas is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdʒoʊnəs/ (JOH-nəs); variant pronunciations include /ˈjoːnas/ or /ˈjuːnɑs/ in other languages.

Jonas is Hebrew in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Hebrew
Pronunciation: /ˈdʒoʊnəs/ (JOH-nəs); variant pronunciations include /ˈjoːnas/ or /ˈjuːnɑs/ in other languages

What is the meaning of the name Jonas ?

The baby name Jonas is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdʒoʊnəs/ (JOH-nəs); variant pronunciations include /ˈjoːnas/ or /ˈjuːnɑs/ in other languages.

Jonas is Hebrew in Origin.

From Hebrew Yōnāh, Jonas is the Greek and Latin form of the biblical prophet’s name, meaning “dove.” It entered European naming through the Vulgate and early vernacular Bibles, appearing in the New Testament as Iōnas in Greek; English translations sometimes use Jonas as a patronymic (“son of Jonas”). The name gained steady use across Germanic and Nordic countries and in the Netherlands and Portugal, with modern visibility from figures like immunologist Jonas Salk and the Jonas Brothers.

Note that in Lithuania, Jonas is the standard equivalent of John (Hebrew Yōḥānān, “Yahweh is gracious”), so bearers there reflect a separate origin. International variants include Jonah (English), Yonah (Hebrew), Ionas/Iōnas (Latin/Greek), Jonasz (Polish), Joonas (Finnish), Giona (Italian), Yūnus/Yunus (Arabic/Turkish), and Yonas (Ethiopian). Related short forms include Jon and Jona. The name conveys gentleness and peace through its “dove” image yet remains solid and timeless.

Jonas has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Jonas

Jonas Malheiro Savimbi Politician · Born 1934 · Angola Jonas Malheiro Savimbi was a prominent Angolan politician best known for founding and leading the National Union for the Total Independence of Angola (UNITA). He played a significant role in the Angolan Civil War, which lasted for decades. Savimbi's influence in Angolan politics was profound until his death in 2002. Jonas Gahr Støre Politician · Born 1960 · Norway Jonas Gahr Støre is a prominent Norwegian politician who has served as the Prime Minister of Norway. He is well-known for his leadership in the Labour Party and his previous role as the Minister of Foreign Affairs. Støre has played a significant part in shaping Norway's domestic and international policies. Jonas Bloquet Actor · Born 1992 · Belgium Jonas Bloquet is a Belgian actor best known for his role in the horror film 'The Nun'. Born in 1992, he has also appeared in movies like 'Elle' and 'Private Lessons'.
Jonas Armstrong Actor · Born 1981 · Ireland Jonas Armstrong is an Irish actor best known for his role as Robin Hood in the BBC television series 'Robin Hood'. Born in 1981, he has also appeared in other notable works like 'Edge of Tomorrow' and 'Walking with the Enemy'. Jonas Nay Actor|musician · Born 1990 · Germany Jonas Nay is a German actor and musician best known for playing Martin Rauch in Deutschland 83. He also starred in the sequels Deutschland 86 and Deutschland 89. Jonas Karlsson Actor · Born 1971 · Sweden Jonas Karlsson is a Swedish actor and author best known for his acclaimed film and TV work. He won Guldbagge Awards for Best Actor for Details and Sagan om Karl-Bertil Jonssons julafton, and he has also built a reputation as a writer.

Celebrity babies named Jonas

Name Last Name(s) Mother Mother famous for Fame Level Father Father famous for Fame Level
Jonas Rocket DeLonge Tom DeLonge singer

Jonas – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Germany Boys 2025 #1 423
Ireland Boys 2025 #1 836
LT Boys 0 #8 1,059 2,166
Austria Boys 2024 #9 499 60
BI 0 #11 2 425
HT 0 #11 2 399
HT Boys 0 #17 18 903
DK Boys 0 #20 2,214 7,401
NA Boys 0 #20 545 6,830
BF Boys 0 #22 5 439
HN 0 #22 1 704
NA 0 #24 10 2,537
SV Boys 0 #28 1 352
DK 0 #33 348 5,198
LT 0 #34 67 949
EE 0 #37 1 1,051
BI Boys 0 #38 7 917
MT 0 #41 3 1,767
Switzerland Boys 2024 #42 113 1,769
Norway Boys 2025 #43 142 444
CM 0 #45 11 2,592
HN Boys 0 #52 1 749
LU 0 #59 8 2,830
Iceland Boys 0 #63 11 131
AO 0 #71 7 2,729
BR Boys 0 #71 7,586 12,213
JP 0 #74 4 4,057
AF 0 #76 1 1,883
AL 0 #76 1 2,372
CN 0 #85 2 3,857
PH 0 #86 11 5,607
Germany Boys 0 #89 6,918 5,697
ID Girls 0 #102 1 3,319
SD 0 #102 1 2,130
TW 0 #102 2 4,523
QA 0 #103 4 7,011
EE Boys 0 #110 16 2,087
EC 0 #117 5 2,502
KW 0 #119 3 5,216
OM 0 #120 2 6,215
BW Boys 0 #122 28 4,685
Austria Boys 0 #128 661 2,180
CY Boys 0 #131 1 3,473
IQ 0 #131 3 3,533
GH Boys 0 #133 360 8,138
ID Boys 0 #134 2 4,130
MU 0 #137 1 3,613
PA 0 #137 2 3,797
BN Boys 0 #138 2 6,332
Sweden Boys 2022 #140 43 1,509
Germany 0 #141 447 2,542
Finland Boys 0 #146 557 2,041
Belgium Boys 2024 #150 39 401
BR 0 #151 233 5,969
AO Boys 0 #155 91 5,568
CM Boys 0 #160 845 12,054
PT Boys 0 #162 294 7,951
MT Boys 0 #163 14 4,064
CR 0 #164 2 5,526
HU Boys 0 #165 10 3,954
France Boys 2021 #167 302 2,865
AE 0 #180 8 10,220
UY 0 #180 3 2,477
Finland Boys 2026 #181 2,231 3,552
HR 0 #181 1 2,081
GH 0 #183 61 5,396
CZ 0 #185 2 3,154
LU Boys 0 #187 32 4,970
AR 0 #190 4 2,915
LU Girls 0 #190 1 4,850
LT Girls 0 #192 9 1,904
NA Girls 0 #192 33 7,146
Austria 0 #198 16 850
MO Boys 0 #203 21 5,842
PL 0 #211 2 2,600
SI Boys 0 #211 1 3,402
AO Girls 0 #217 1 4,575
Finland 0 #217 96 830
BG Boys 0 #219 2 3,850
PH Boys 0 #219 180 11,440
HU Girls 0 #220 6 3,308
PS 0 #220 7 5,692
TW Boys 0 #222 20 7,111
EC Boys 0 #227 13 3,322
IR 0 #227 5 4,221
CZ Boys 0 #230 75 6,530
PT 0 #235 12 4,161
BD 0 #239 3 5,992
SG 0 #250 20 11,010
JP Girls 0 #251 1 6,592
Canada Boys 2024 #256 51 2,588
EC Girls 0 #258 1 3,650
HR Boys 0 #258 2 3,997
JP Boys 0 #260 38 7,909
NG 0 #266 7 5,926
MU Boys 0 #267 92 8,477
ZA Boys 0 #268 2,259 25,619
GR Boys 0 #270 4 6,912
IL 0 #275 8 6,291
France Girls 1963 #276 3 1,208
CN Boys 0 #278 42 9,639
SA 0 #283 13 10,560
AR Boys 0 #285 233 7,628
JM Boys 0 #290 4 6,876
KZ Boys 0 #294 3 6,578
GT 0 #296 19 5,948
PE 0 #300 11 6,350
AL Boys 0 #303 1 5,122
MY 0 #312 19 12,352
DK Girls 0 #322 8 7,429
GH Girls 0 #330 8 6,973
HK 0 #334 15 8,483
PL Boys 0 #335 6 6,459
CL Boys 0 #337 517 13,390
BO 0 #339 43 6,868
QA Girls 0 #341 3 15,378
UY Boys 0 #341 59 5,922
NL 0 #352 40 2,481
SD Girls 0 #358 1 7,678
MU Girls 0 #362 1 8,539
PA Boys 0 #371 111 9,305
JO Boys 0 #385 5 7,057
GT Boys 0 #386 89 7,625
CL 0 #393 19 6,867
MX 0 #393 21 8,339
BO Boys 0 #396 216 9,244
YE 0 #397 2 8,639
ZA 0 #403 45 14,421
BD Girls 0 #406 1 8,413
EG 0 #411 2 6,387
HK Boys 0 #413 118 12,905
PH Girls 0 #422 8 13,098
Spain 0 #423 30 2,326
OM Girls 0 #423 2 15,987
SD Boys 0 #427 19 10,523
MX Boys 0 #429 883 16,355
CR Boys 0 #449 39 10,188
PE Boys 0 #450 624 14,506
SG Boys 0 #457 248 17,960
Spain Boys 0 #459 636 5,610
CO 0 #464 17 7,768
United States Boys 2024 #465 531 7,044
PT Girls 0 #465 7 7,952
IR Boys 0 #470 83 10,162
RU Boys 0 #487 19 12,621
NL Boys 0 #506 544 5,873
PA Girls 0 #516 3 9,861
PS Boys 0 #516 33 10,655
CM Girls 0 #523 18 11,671
BH 0 #535 19 17,937
GT Girls 0 #540 2 7,500
PS Girls 0 #546 2 10,981
LY 0 #551 9 12,703
CO Boys 0 #553 435 15,656
KW Girls 0 #557 5 19,177
IL Boys 0 #560 48 10,983
NG Boys 0 #574 468 16,906
AE Girls 0 #593 5 20,968
BD Boys 0 #600 6 10,045
HK Girls 0 #600 16 16,104
AR Girls 0 #626 5 8,289
SG Girls 0 #626 7 18,916
IL Girls 0 #645 1 11,648
BO Girls 0 #648 4 9,488
LB 0 #649 10 13,263
QA Boys 0 #649 59 18,093
IQ Boys 0 #654 14 13,071
IT 0 #673 42 4,183
KW Boys 0 #720 50 18,755
NG Girls 0 #752 35 15,093
IT Boys 0 #754 862 10,046
SY 0 #766 2 11,684
TN 0 #797 33 13,765
Germany Girls 0 #807 32 4,949
OM Boys 0 #829 53 17,948
BR Girls 0 #853 89 12,708
EG Boys 0 #863 24 15,035
MY Boys 0 #899 214 25,439
CL Girls 0 #907 9 14,098
United States Girls 2004 #912 5 9,828
SA Girls 0 #914 22 25,931
MA 0 #947 182 20,986
MY Girls 0 #985 10 24,821
IN Boys 0 #986 16 16,750
AE Boys 0 #1,000 93 22,615
PE Girls 0 #1,003 8 14,861
ZA Girls 0 #1,051 91 25,928
DZ 0 #1,054 123 20,130
CO Girls 0 #1,150 3 16,140
MX Girls 0 #1,172 12 17,781
TR 0 #1,188 24 19,440
SA Boys 0 #1,372 243 28,008
IT Girls 0 #1,426 21 9,415

Jonas is popular in 91 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Norway
Canada
Germany
Belgium

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People also ask about Jonas

Jonas is predominantly a boy's name.
Jonas is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈdʒoʊnəs/ (JOH-nəs); variant pronunciations include /ˈjoːnas/ or /ˈjuːnɑs/ in other languages.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Jonah, Yonah, Jonás, Jónas, Jonáš and Joonas.
Yes, very popular — Jonas ranked #1 in Germany in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 12 countries.
Jonas ranks highest in Germany (#1 in 2025).
Jonas's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #206 in 2011 to #167 in 2021 in France.
Yes — 8 notable people named Jonas are in our database, including Jonas Malheiro Savimbi (Politician), Jonas Gahr Støre (Politician), Jonas Bloquet (Actor).
Yes — at least 1 celebrity couple has chosen Jonas for their child, including Tom DeLonge.