Milton vs Jonathon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Milton

Boy #1,429 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mill town, settlement by the mill"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,429
Total SSA Count: 128
Syllables: 2
Formality: Formal

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Kolby Trent Zavian Finnian

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Jonathon

Boy #1,547 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God has given, gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew (Yonatan: YHWH + natan)

Cultural Roots

English American Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,547
Total SSA Count: 113
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Milton Rank #1,429

Jonathon Rank #1,547

Milton is more popular, ranked #1429 vs #1547 for Jonathon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Milton or Jonathon more popular?

Milton is more popular, ranked #1429 compared to Jonathon at #1547 in the United States.

What do Milton and Jonathon mean?

Milton means "mill town, settlement by the mill" (Old English origin). Jonathon means "God has given, gift of God" (Hebrew (Yonatan: YHWH + natan) origin).

Are Milton and Jonathon boy or girl names?

Milton is primarily a boy name. Jonathon is primarily a boy name.

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