Jonathon vs Josh

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jonathon

Boy #1,547 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has given, gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew (Yonatan: YHWH + natan)

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Boy #1,742 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is salvation"

Origin: Hebrew

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Jonathon Rank #1,547

Josh Rank #1,742

Jonathon is more popular, ranked #1547 vs #1742 for Josh.

Is Jonathon or Josh more popular?

Jonathon is more popular, ranked #1547 compared to Josh at #1742 in the United States.

What do Jonathon and Josh mean?

Jonathon means "God has given, gift of God" (Hebrew (Yonatan: YHWH + natan) origin). Josh means "God is salvation" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jonathon and Josh boy or girl names?

Jonathon is primarily a boy name. Josh is primarily a boy name.