Jon vs Jefferson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jon

Boy #893 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #711 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace"

Origin: Old English via Germanic

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Jon Rank #893

Jefferson Rank #711

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 vs #893 for Jon.

Is Jon or Jefferson more popular?

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 compared to Jon at #893 in the United States.

What do Jon and Jefferson mean?

Jon means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin).

Are Jon and Jefferson boy or girl names?

Jon is primarily a boy name. Jefferson is primarily a boy name.