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Shah vs Jon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shah

Boy #6,038 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"king, emperor, ruler"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Iranian Pakistani Indian Central Asian Bangladeshi

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,038
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Jon

Boy #893 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American Scandinavian Welsh English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#893
Total SSA Count
265
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Shah Rank #6,038
Jon Rank #893

Jon is more popular, ranked #893 vs #6038 for Shah.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shah or Jon more popular?

Jon is more popular, ranked #893 compared to Shah at #6038 in the United States.

What do Shah and Jon mean?

Shah means "king, emperor, ruler" (Persian origin). Jon means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Shah and Jon boy or girl names?

Shah is primarily a boy name. Jon is primarily a boy name.

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