Jonathan vs John

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jonathan

Boy #83 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew (Yehonatan)

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Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Jonathan Rank #83

John Rank #21

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #83 for Jonathan.

Is Jonathan or John more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Jonathan at #83 in the United States.

What do Jonathan and John mean?

Jonathan means "God has given" (Hebrew (Yehonatan) origin). John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jonathan and John boy or girl names?

Jonathan is primarily a boy name. John is primarily a boy name.