Jonathan

Meaning of Jonathan

Jonathan means "God has given". It expresses gratitude for the gift of a child.

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

Popularity of Jonathan

Jonathan has held fairly steady, sitting around #89 in 2025 after peaking at #19 in 2005.

Notable people named Jonathan

• Jonathan Taylor Thomas
  Actor, "Home Improvement" star
• Jonathan Groff
  Actor, singer, Broadway star
• Jonathan Majors
  Actor, Marvel star
• Jonathan Franzen
  Novelist, essayist
• Jonathan Ive
  Designer, former Apple executive

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Questions about the name Jonathan

What does the name Jonathan mean?

Jonathan means jonathan means "god has given". it expresses gratitude for the gift of a child, and it comes from Hebrew origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Jonathan?

In 2025, Jonathan ranked #89 for boys, down from #83 the year before.

When was Jonathan most popular?

Jonathan peaked at #19 in 2005.