Jon

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Meaning
Jon is a shortened form of Jonathan, meaning "gift of God".
Pronunciation
John
YON(Danish, Basque)
YOON(Norwegian, Swedish)
Popularity
Jon is a popular name in the United States, ranking at #780 in 2020. It is less popular in other parts of the world, such as Europe and Asia.

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Jon Name meanings & History

Jon is a shortened form of Jonathan, meaning "gift of God". Scandinavian and Basque form of John. Jon is a widely used name that can fit a variety of individuals. It is a great choice for parents who want a simple and classic name with a subtle religious meaning.

Zodiac Sign of Jon: Justice Sagittarius,Joy Pisces

Synonyms of Jon:

J: Jester,Journey,Judicial,Journal,Joy,Justice

O: Obsessive,Ostentatious,Obstinate,Organized,Obsolete

N: Nice,Neurosis,Nagging,Nervous,Nitpicking,Nutrition,Neat

Jon is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Simple name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Jon Bon Jovi (American musician), Jon Hamm (American actor), Jon Stewart (American comedian and talk show host), Jon Snow (Game of Thrones character).

2.) Jon (Male)

Usage: Hebrew

Meanings: Gracious Lord

Other Forms: John


3.) Jon (Male)

Usage: Hebrew

Meanings: (Hebrew) a form of John. A short form of Jonathan.

Other Forms: J’on, Jonn


4.) Jon (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: "God is gracious"

Pronunciation: JAHN
jahn


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Description: "God is gracious". Short form of Jonathan, or sometimes a variant of John. Jon is typically used as a first name for boys. It can also be used as a nickname for Jonathan or other names that begin with "J."

Famous People

Famous Jons include American football player Jon Gruden, musician Jon Bon Jovi, and actor Jon Hamm.

5.) Jon (Male)

Usage: Medieval Polish

Meanings: The name Jon has several meanings including "gift of God", "God's gracious gift", and "grace of the Lord".


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Description: Jon is a variant of John, which has Hebrew and Greek roots. The name means "God is gracious". The name Jon has several meanings including "gift of God", "God's gracious gift", and "grace of the Lord". Medieval Polish variant of Jan 1. Jon is mostly used as a first name for baby boys. It is often chosen by parents who want a simple and classic name that is easy to spell and pronounce. Jon is a good choice for parents who want a traditional name without any frills or unusual spellings.

Famous People

Some famous people with the name Jon include Jon Bon Jovi (American singer), Jon Hamm (American actor), Jon Snow (British journalist), and Jon Stewart (American comedian).

6.) Jon (Male)

Usage: Albanian

Meanings: The name Jon means "God is gracious" or "gift of God".


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Description: The name Jon has multiple origins. It is primarily derived from the name John, which originated in the Hebrew language and means "God is gracious". However, Jon is also a shortened form of the Scandinavian name Jonathon, meaning "gift of God". The name Jon means "God is gracious" or "gift of God". Medieval Polish variant of Jan 1. Jon is a popular name for boys in English-speaking countries. It is often used as a standalone name or as a shortened version of longer names like Jonathan.

Famous People

Famous people with the name Jon include Jon Bon Jovi (American singer and songwriter), Jon Hamm (American actor), and Jon Stewart (American comedian and television host).

7.) JON (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: A short form of Jonathan (God has given), Jon is also a Middle English vernacular form of John (God is gracious) and is commonly bestowed as a variant spelling of John quite independently of Jonathan. See JOHN and JONATHAN. Pet: Jonnie, Jonny. (JON)


8.) JON (Male)

Usage: Scottish

Meanings: Short form of Jonathan (God has given), Jon is also bestowed as an independent given name, usually as a variant of John (God is gracious). See JOHN and JONATHAN. (JON)


9.) Jon (Male)

Usage: Hebrew

Meanings: (Hebrew) alternative for John

Other Forms: Jonni, Jonnie, Jonny, Jony


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