Jason vs John

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jason

Boy #148 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"healer, to heal"

Origin: Greek Iason

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Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Jason Rank #148

John Rank #21

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #148 for Jason.

Is Jason or John more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Jason at #148 in the United States.

What do Jason and John mean?

Jason means "healer, to heal" (Greek Iason origin). John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jason and John boy or girl names?

Jason is primarily a boy name. John is primarily a boy name.