John vs Jason

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #148 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"healer, to heal"

Origin: Greek Iason

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John Rank #21

Jason Rank #148

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

Is John or Jason more popular?

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

What do John and Jason mean?

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

Are John and Jason boy or girl names?

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