Abraham vs Jonathan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jonathan

Boy #83 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew (Yehonatan)

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew American Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#83
Total SSA Count
4,018
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jon, Johnny, Jonny

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Abraham Rank #204
Jonathan Rank #83

Jonathan is more popular, ranked #83 vs #204 for Abraham.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abraham ___

  • Abraham Isaac
  • Abraham James
  • Abraham Lee
  • Abraham Thomas
  • Abraham Lincoln
  • Abraham Samuel

Jonathan ___

  • Jonathan David
  • Jonathan Michael
  • Jonathan James
  • Jonathan Andrew
  • Jonathan Cole
  • Jonathan William

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Abraham

Isaac Elijah Samuel Ruth Miriam

If you choose Jonathan

David Matthew Nathaniel Elizabeth Abigail

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abraham or Jonathan more popular?

Jonathan is more popular, ranked #83 compared to Abraham at #204 in the United States.

What do Abraham and Jonathan mean?

Abraham means "father of many nations" (Hebrew origin). Jonathan means "God has given" (Hebrew (Yehonatan) origin).

Are Abraham and Jonathan boy or girl names?

Abraham is primarily a boy name. Jonathan is primarily a boy name.

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