Jon vs Wes

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jon

Boy #893 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #745 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Wesley or Weston"

Origin: Old English

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Jon Rank #893

Wes Rank #745

Wes is more popular, ranked #745 vs #893 for Jon.

Is Jon or Wes more popular?

Wes is more popular, ranked #745 compared to Jon at #893 in the United States.

What do Jon and Wes mean?

Jon means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Wes means "short form of Wesley or Weston" (Old English origin).

Are Jon and Wes boy or girl names?

Jon is primarily a boy name. Wes is primarily a boy name.