Jon vs Karyl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Karyl

Girl #67,588 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"free woman, womanly"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#67,588
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kar, Kay, Karrie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Jon Rank #893
Karyl Rank #67,588

Jon is more popular, ranked #893 vs #67588 for Karyl.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jon ___

  • Jon Michael
  • Jon Robert
  • Jon David
  • Jon Andrew
  • Jon Paul
  • Jon Thomas

Karyl ___

  • Karyl Anne
  • Karyl Lynn
  • Karyl Jean
  • Karyl Lee
  • Karyl Sue

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jon

Matt Chris Kate Sarah Tim

If you choose Karyl

Daryl Cheryl Sheryl Meryl Beryl

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jon or Karyl more popular?

Jon is more popular, ranked #893 compared to Karyl at #67588 in the United States.

What do Jon and Karyl mean?

Jon means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Karyl means "free woman, womanly" (Germanic origin).

Are Jon and Karyl boy or girl names?

Jon is primarily a boy name. Karyl is primarily a girl name.

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