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Jasson

Boy #6250 most popular
Greek American English Christian

Meanings & Origins

"to heal, healer"

Origin: Greek Language: Greek

"gift of healing"

Origin: Greek (Iasthai root) Language: English

Popularity

#6250
Current Rank
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“A mythic hero name meaning healer, uniquely spelled”

Origin & Etymology

Jasson is an alternate spelling of Jason, which derives from the Greek 'Iason,' related to 'iasthai' meaning 'to heal.' In Greek mythology, Jason was the leader of the Argonauts who sought the Golden Fleece. The double-S spelling gives a modern, distinctive twist to this ancient name without changing its pronunciation.

Popularity Story

Jason has been a consistently popular name in English-speaking countries since the 1950s. Variant spellings like Jasson, Jayson, and Jasen emerged as parents wanted the familiar name but with a unique visual identity — a common trend in American naming from the 1980s onward.

Cultural Significance

Jason is one of the great hero names of Greek mythology, the leader of the Argonauts. His quest for the Golden Fleece is one of antiquity's greatest adventure stories. The name carries this heroic legacy across cultures.

Fun Facts

  • In Greek mythology, Jason assembled the legendary Argonauts for a quest later retold by Apollonius of Rhodes in the Argonautica
  • Jason has been a top-10 baby name in the US for multiple years, making Jasson a distinctive variant

Jasson in Other Languages

Greek Ιάσων
French Jason
Italian Giasone
Spanish Jasón
Portuguese Jasão

Popularity Over Time

Peaked 1976

Nicknames

Jay Jase

Middle Names

Michael Lee James Alexander Ryan David Tyler

Name Vibe

Classic Modern Strong Traditional Bold

Famous People Named Jasson

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Jason Momoa

Actor

1979

American actor known for playing Aquaman in the DC Extended Universe and Khal Drogo in Game of Thrones

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Jason Statham

Actor

1967

British action film actor known for the Transporter series, The Expendables, and Fast & Furious franchise

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Jason (Argonaut leader) Fictional

Other

Hero of Greek mythology, leader of the Argonauts who sought the Golden Fleece; son of King Aeson of Iolcos

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