Jonathon vs Alder

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jonathon

Boy #1,547 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has given, gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew (Yonatan: YHWH + natan)

English American Christian

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Boy #1,424 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"alder tree"

Origin: Old English alor

English German Scandinavian American

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Jonathon Rank #1,547

Alder Rank #1,424

Alder is more popular, ranked #1424 vs #1547 for Jonathon.

Is Jonathon or Alder more popular?

Alder is more popular, ranked #1424 compared to Jonathon at #1547 in the United States.

What do Jonathon and Alder mean?

Jonathon means "God has given, gift of God" (Hebrew (Yonatan: YHWH + natan) origin). Alder means "alder tree" (Old English alor origin).

Are Jonathon and Alder boy or girl names?

Jonathon is primarily a boy name. Alder is primarily a boy name.