Boy name
Jon name meaning
“God is gracious”
Jon is a masculine name meaning “God is gracious,” commonly linked to the Hebrew name Yohanan. In European naming, it usually serves as a short form of John or a related name. Its connection with John provides the link between this short form and its Hebrew source.
What does Jon mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Jon
Usually a short form of John or a related European form, ultimately from Hebrew Yohanan, ‘God is gracious’.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Jon
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Jon, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Jon: God is gracious
- Bastian: one from Sebaste
- Nahum: comforter, consoler
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Jon Elian Kristianus
Meaning of each word
- Jon: God is gracious
- Elian: associated with Aelius
- Kristianus: follower of Christ
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Jon Ariel
Meaning of each word
- Jon: God is gracious
- Ariel: lion of God
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Meaning of each word
- Ariel: lion of God
- Jon: God is gracious
- Steve: crown, wreath of honor
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Jon Stevano
Meaning of each word
- Jon: God is gracious
- Stevano: crown, victory wreath
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Jon Matthew Bonaventura
Meaning of each word
- Jon: God is gracious
- Matthew: gift from God
- Bonaventura: good fortune, good luck
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How to pronounce Jon
| Syllables | 1 · 3 letters · 3-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦗꦺꦴꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮏᮧᮔ᮪ |
Is Jon a boy’s name?
Yes, Jon is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Jon ranks #792 among boy names in our data sample (25 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Jon
Names with related meanings
- Yusuf♂May God add
- Wahyu♂♀Divine message or inspiration
- Indra♂Name of the god of rain and thunder
- Abdullah♂Servant of Allah
- Ismail♂God hears
- Iwan♂God is gracious
- Daniel♂God is my judge
- Yohanes♂God has shown favour
- John♂God grants grace
- Firman♂God's word, divine command
- Denny♂Associated with the god Dionysos
- Deni♂Associated with the god Dionysos
Famous people named Jon
- Jon Erizal · b. 1961
- Jon Firman Pandu · b. 1979
- Jon Abidin Ritonga · b. 1980
- Jon Afrizal · b. 1977
- Jon Bebas Sipayung
- Jon Effreddi · b. 1964
- Jon Enardi · b. 1965
- Jon Ervin Sinaga · b. 1990
- Jon Ferdinal
- Jon Fiter Hutapea · b. 1964
- Jon Hendri Hasan · b. 1977
- Jon Hendrik Senen · b. 1973
FAQ about the name Jon
What is the meaning of Jon?
Jon means God is gracious. Usually a short form of John or a related European form, ultimately from Hebrew Yohanan, ‘God is gracious’.
Is Jon a boy’s name?
Yes, Jon is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Jon?
Jon is of Hebrew and European origin.
How many syllables does Jon have?
Jon has 1 syllable (Jon) and 3 letters.
How popular is the name Jon?
Jon ranks #792 among boy names in our data sample (25 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Jon?
Some ideas: Jon Bastian Nahum; Jon Elian Kristianus; Jon Ariel.
Famous people named Jon?
Notable people named Jon include Jon Erizal, Jon Firman Pandu, Jon Abidin Ritonga.
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