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Jadon
BoyHebrew, American (modern coinage)· “he will judge; also variant of Jaden”
- Meaning
- he will judge; also variant of Jaden
- Origin
- Hebrew, American (modern coinage)
- Pronunciation
- JAY-duhn
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #1,282
- US babies 2025
- 153
- Best rank
- #372 (2003)
- Peak year
- 2006
Meaning and origin of Jadon
Jadon is a Hebrew and American (modern coinage) name that is usually said to mean “he will judge; also variant of Jaden”.
Jadon appears in the Book of Nehemiah as the name of a man who helped rebuild the walls of Jerusalem. The Hebrew name is usually interpreted as he will judge or God has judged. In modern use Jadon is also treated as a spelling of Jaden, a name that became popular in the United States alongside rhyming names such as Aiden and Hayden. Jadon therefore bridges an old biblical name and a contemporary sound. It is short, friendly and easy to pronounce, and Jay is a natural nickname.
Popularity over time
Jadon first appears in US Social Security records in 1973. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 18 different years, starting in 1998. Its best national rank was #372 in 2003, and the most babies received it in 2006, when 756 were named Jadon. In 2025, 153 babies were named Jadon, and it ranked #1,282 nationally. That is 35% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #3,163 in 1980, #518 in 2000, #572 in 2010, and #1,282 in 2025. Of the 10,606 US boys named Jadon since records began, 57% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 2,496 babies. Since 2010, 3,319 more have been named Jadon.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Davis, Jaydon, Aldo, Talon, and Mekhi.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Jadon ranked highest in Hawaii, Indiana, and Virginia.
Gender, sound and spelling
About 99% of US babies named Jadon over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
Jadon is usually pronounced JAY-duhn, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with J and ends in “-on”.
Middle names for Jadon
A few middle names that flow with Jadon: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Jadon
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jadon mean?
Jadon is a Hebrew and American (modern coinage) name that is usually said to mean “he will judge; also variant of Jaden”.
What is the origin of the name Jadon?
Jadon has Hebrew and modern American roots. Jadon appears in the Book of Nehemiah as the name of a man who helped rebuild the walls of Jerusalem.
Is Jadon a popular name?
Not especially. Jadon ranked #1,282 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Jadon a boy or girl name?
Jadon is mainly a boy's name. About 99% of US babies named Jadon over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
How do you pronounce Jadon?
Jadon is usually pronounced JAY-duhn. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings