Jonathan vs Christian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jonathan

Boy #83 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew (Yehonatan)

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Boy #77 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"follower of Christ"

Origin: Latin (christianus)

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Jonathan Rank #83

Christian Rank #77

Christian is more popular, ranked #77 vs #83 for Jonathan.

Is Jonathan or Christian more popular?

Christian is more popular, ranked #77 compared to Jonathan at #83 in the United States.

What do Jonathan and Christian mean?

Jonathan means "God has given" (Hebrew (Yehonatan) origin). Christian means "follower of Christ" (Latin (christianus) origin).

Are Jonathan and Christian boy or girl names?

Jonathan is primarily a boy name. Christian is primarily a boy name.