John vs Jonathan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #83 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew (Yehonatan)

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John Rank #21

Jonathan Rank #83

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #83 for Jonathan.

Is John or Jonathan more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Jonathan at #83 in the United States.

What do John and Jonathan mean?

John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Jonathan means "God has given" (Hebrew (Yehonatan) origin).

Are John and Jonathan boy or girl names?

John is primarily a boy name. Jonathan is primarily a boy name.