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Jon vs Shah

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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Shah

Boy #6,038 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"king, emperor, ruler"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Iranian Pakistani Indian Central Asian Bangladeshi

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,038
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Jon Rank #893
Shah Rank #6,038

Jon is more popular, ranked #893 vs #6038 for Shah.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jon or Shah more popular?

Jon is more popular, ranked #893 compared to Shah at #6038 in the United States.

What do Jon and Shah mean?

Jon means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Shah means "king, emperor, ruler" (Persian origin).

Are Jon and Shah boy or girl names?

Jon is primarily a boy name. Shah is primarily a boy name.

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