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Byron vs Jon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Byron

Boy #884 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"at the cattle sheds, one from the byres"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#884
Total SSA Count
272
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Jon

Boy #893 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American Scandinavian Welsh English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#893
Total SSA Count
265
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Byron Rank #884
Jon Rank #893

Byron is more popular, ranked #884 vs #893 for Jon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Byron or Jon more popular?

Byron is more popular, ranked #884 compared to Jon at #893 in the United States.

What do Byron and Jon mean?

Byron means "at the cattle sheds, one from the byres" (Old English origin). Jon means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Byron and Jon boy or girl names?

Byron is primarily a boy name. Jon is primarily a boy name.

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