Jones vs Jon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jones

Boy #849 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of John"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #893 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Jones Rank #849

Jon Rank #893

Jones is more popular, ranked #849 vs #893 for Jon.

Is Jones or Jon more popular?

Jones is more popular, ranked #849 compared to Jon at #893 in the United States.

What do Jones and Jon mean?

Jones means "son of John" (Welsh origin). Jon means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jones and Jon boy or girl names?

Jones is primarily a boy name. Jon is primarily a boy name.