Jason vs Jackson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jason

Boy #148 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"healer, to heal"

Origin: Greek Iason

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Boy #35 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jack"

Origin: English patronymic surname

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Jason Rank #148

Jackson Rank #35

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 vs #148 for Jason.

Is Jason or Jackson more popular?

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 compared to Jason at #148 in the United States.

What do Jason and Jackson mean?

Jason means "healer, to heal" (Greek Iason origin). Jackson means "son of Jack" (English patronymic surname origin).

Are Jason and Jackson boy or girl names?

Jason is primarily a boy name. Jackson is primarily a boy name.