Jonathan Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Jonathan Name at a Glance

Name	Jonathan
Meaning	Jehovah has given. Jehovah's gift. Famous Bearer: Anglo-Irish writer Jonathan Swift (1667-1745), author of Gulliver's Travels.
Origin	Hebrew
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Jonathan Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Jonathan means “Jehovah has given. Jehovah's gift. Famous Bearer: Anglo-Irish writer Jonathan Swift (1667-1745), author of Gulliver's Travels”. 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.

Jonathan Name Origin

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

Is Jonathan a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Jonathan

When considering Jonathan 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.