Jon vs John

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jon

Boy #893 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Jon Rank #893

John Rank #21

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #893 for Jon.

Is Jon or John more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Jon at #893 in the United States.

What do Jon and John mean?

Jon means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin). John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jon and John boy or girl names?

Jon is primarily a boy name. John is primarily a boy name.