Jon vs Roger

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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Roger

Boy #750 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"famous spear"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English French German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#750
Total SSA Count
340
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rog

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Popularity Comparison

Jon Rank #893
Roger Rank #750

Roger is more popular, ranked #750 vs #893 for Jon.

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

Roger ___

  • Roger James
  • Roger Allen
  • Roger Lee
  • Roger Wayne
  • Roger Dale
  • Roger Scott

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jon

Matt Chris Kate Sarah Tim

If you choose Roger

Susan Linda Gary Karen Dennis

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jon or Roger more popular?

Roger is more popular, ranked #750 compared to Jon at #893 in the United States.

What do Jon and Roger mean?

Jon means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Roger means "famous spear" (Germanic origin).

Are Jon and Roger boy or girl names?

Jon is primarily a boy name. Roger is primarily a boy name.

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