Jon Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Jon Name at a Glance

Name	Jon
Meaning	Diminutive of Jonathan: Jehovah has given. Jehovah's gift. Gift from God.
Origin	Hebrew
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Jon Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Jon means “Diminutive of Jonathan: Jehovah has given. Jehovah's gift. Gift from God”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Jon Name Origin

Our database records Jon under Hebrew origin. Browse more Hebrew baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Jon a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Jon is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Jon

When considering Jon for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.