Jon vs Alfred

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jon

Boy #893 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #839 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wise counselor"

Origin: Old English

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Jon Rank #893

Alfred Rank #839

Alfred is more popular, ranked #839 vs #893 for Jon.

Is Jon or Alfred more popular?

Alfred is more popular, ranked #839 compared to Jon at #893 in the United States.

What do Jon and Alfred mean?

Jon means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Alfred means "wise counselor" (Old English origin).

Are Jon and Alfred boy or girl names?

Jon is primarily a boy name. Alfred is primarily a boy name.