Jon vs Kelvin

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

Kelvin

Boy #1,084 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the River Kelvin, narrow river"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,084
Total SSA Count
201
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Jon Rank #893
Kelvin Rank #1,084

Jon is more popular, ranked #893 vs #1084 for Kelvin.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jon or Kelvin more popular?

Jon is more popular, ranked #893 compared to Kelvin at #1084 in the United States.

What do Jon and Kelvin mean?

Jon means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Kelvin means "from the River Kelvin, narrow river" (Brythonic Celtic origin).

Are Jon and Kelvin boy or girl names?

Jon is primarily a boy name. Kelvin is primarily a boy name.

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