Jon

Meaning of Jon

Jon means "God is gracious." It's a shortened version of Jonathan.

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

Popularity of Jon

After ranking as high as #354 in 2000, Jon has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Jon

• Jon Stewart
  Comedian, television host
• Jon Bon Jovi
  Musician, rock singer
• Jon Hamm
  Actor (Mad Men)
• Jon Favreau
  Actor, director, producer
• Jon Arbuckle
  Cartoon character (Garfield)

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Questions about the name Jon

What does the name Jon mean?

Jon means jon means "god is gracious." it's a shortened version of jonathan, and it comes from Hebrew origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Jon?

Jon did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Jon most popular?

Jon peaked at #354 in 2000.