Jonathan vs Jason

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jonathan

Boy #83 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew (Yehonatan)

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Boy #148 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"healer, to heal"

Origin: Greek Iason

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Jonathan Rank #83

Jason Rank #148

Jonathan is more popular, ranked #83 vs #148 for Jason.

Is Jonathan or Jason more popular?

Jonathan is more popular, ranked #83 compared to Jason at #148 in the United States.

What do Jonathan and Jason mean?

Jonathan means "God has given" (Hebrew (Yehonatan) origin). Jason means "healer, to heal" (Greek Iason origin).

Are Jonathan and Jason boy or girl names?

Jonathan is primarily a boy name. Jason is primarily a boy name.