Alfred vs Jon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alfred

Boy #839 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wise counselor"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #893 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Alfred Rank #839

Jon Rank #893

Alfred is more popular, ranked #839 vs #893 for Jon.

Is Alfred or Jon more popular?

Alfred is more popular, ranked #839 compared to Jon at #893 in the United States.

What do Alfred and Jon mean?

Alfred means "wise counselor" (Old English origin). Jon means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alfred and Jon boy or girl names?

Alfred is primarily a boy name. Jon is primarily a boy name.