Johnathan

Meaning of Johnathan

God has given; gift of God.

Johnathan has Hebrew roots — browse every Hebrew baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Johnathan

Johnathan has held fairly steady, sitting around #508 in 2025 after peaking at #157 in 2000.

Notable people named Johnathan

• Jonathan Taylor Thomas
  Actor, "Home Improvement" star
• Jonathan Rhys Meyers
  Actor, "The Tudors" star
• Jonathan Groff
  Actor, "Hamilton" and "Glee"
• Jonathan Safran Foer
  Novelist, "Everything Is Illuminated"
• Jonathan Edwards
  Theologian and philosopher

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Questions about the name Johnathan

What does the name Johnathan mean?

Johnathan means god has given; gift of god, and it comes from Hebrew origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Johnathan?

In 2025, Johnathan ranked #508 for boys, up from #517 the year before.

When was Johnathan most popular?

Johnathan peaked at #157 in 2000.