Jon vs Alvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jon

Boy #893 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #792 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble friend, elf friend"

Origin: Old English

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Jon Rank #893

Alvin Rank #792

Alvin is more popular, ranked #792 vs #893 for Jon.

Is Jon or Alvin more popular?

Alvin is more popular, ranked #792 compared to Jon at #893 in the United States.

What do Jon and Alvin mean?

Jon means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Alvin means "noble friend, elf friend" (Old English origin).

Are Jon and Alvin boy or girl names?

Jon is primarily a boy name. Alvin is primarily a boy name.