John vs Jonah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #126 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dove"

Origin: Hebrew

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John Rank #21

Jonah Rank #126

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #126 for Jonah.

Is John or Jonah more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Jonah at #126 in the United States.

What do John and Jonah mean?

John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Jonah means "dove" (Hebrew origin).

Are John and Jonah boy or girl names?

John is primarily a boy name. Jonah is primarily a boy name.