Jonas vs Killian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jonas

Boy #557 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dove"

Origin: Hebrew Yonah (יוֹנָה)

Cultural Roots

English German Scandinavian Lithuanian Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#557
Total SSA Count
531
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jon, Jo

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Killian

Boy #370 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"associated with the church"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish French American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#370
Total SSA Count
884
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Killy, Kill, Ian

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Popularity Comparison

Jonas Rank #557
Killian Rank #370

Killian is more popular, ranked #370 vs #557 for Jonas.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jonas ___

  • Jonas William
  • Jonas Peter
  • Jonas Henry
  • Jonas Eli
  • Jonas Luke
  • Jonas Samuel

Killian ___

  • Killian James
  • Killian Patrick
  • Killian Thomas
  • Killian Finn
  • Killian Rory
  • Killian Sean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jonas

Elias Tobias Silas Clara Marta

If you choose Killian

Cormac Riordan Aoife Declan Niamh

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jonas or Killian more popular?

Killian is more popular, ranked #370 compared to Jonas at #557 in the United States.

What do Jonas and Killian mean?

Jonas means "dove" (Hebrew Yonah (יוֹנָה) origin). Killian means "associated with the church" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Jonas and Killian boy or girl names?

Jonas is primarily a boy name. Killian is primarily a boy name.

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