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Jon vs Byron

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jon

Boy #893 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American Scandinavian Welsh English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#893
Total SSA Count
265
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Byron

Boy #884 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"at the cattle sheds, one from the byres"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#884
Total SSA Count
272
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Jon Rank #893
Byron Rank #884

Byron is more popular, ranked #884 vs #893 for Jon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jon or Byron more popular?

Byron is more popular, ranked #884 compared to Jon at #893 in the United States.

What do Jon and Byron mean?

Jon means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Byron means "at the cattle sheds, one from the byres" (Old English origin).

Are Jon and Byron boy or girl names?

Jon is primarily a boy name. Byron is primarily a boy name.

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