John vs Jon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #893 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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John Rank #21

Jon Rank #893

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #893 for Jon.

Is John or Jon more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Jon at #893 in the United States.

What do John and Jon mean?

John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Jon means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are John and Jon boy or girl names?

John is primarily a boy name. Jon is primarily a boy name.