Jason

Meaning of Jason

Jason means "healer". It comes from the Greek word for medicine.

Jason has Greek roots — browse every Greek baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Jason

Jason has cooled off, slipping to #165 in 2025, down from a peak of #39 in 2000.

Notable people named Jason

• Jason Momoa
  Actor, Aquaman and Khal Drogo
• Jason Statham
  Actor, action movie star
• Jason Bateman
  Actor and director
• Jason Derulo
  Singer and songwriter
• Jason Kidd
  Basketball coach and player

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Questions about the name Jason

What does the name Jason mean?

Jason means jason means "healer". it comes from the greek word for medicine, and it comes from Greek origins.

Is Jason a boy's or a girl's name?

Jason is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Jason?

In 2025, Jason ranked #165 for boys, down from #148 the year before.

When was Jason most popular?

Jason peaked at #39 in 2000.