Jon vs Howard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jon

Boy #893 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,056 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high guardian, high watchman"

Origin: Old Norse

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Jon Rank #893

Howard Rank #1,056

Jon is more popular, ranked #893 vs #1056 for Howard.

Is Jon or Howard more popular?

Jon is more popular, ranked #893 compared to Howard at #1056 in the United States.

What do Jon and Howard mean?

Jon means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin).

Are Jon and Howard boy or girl names?

Jon is primarily a boy name. Howard is primarily a boy name.