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Jayson
BoyGreek, English· “variant of Jason, 'healer'”
- Meaning
- variant of Jason, 'healer'
- Origin
- Greek, English
- Pronunciation
- JAY-suhn
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #700
- US babies 2025
- 384
- Best rank
- #283 (1979)
- Peak year
- 2004
Meaning and origin of Jayson
Jayson is a Greek and English name that means “variant of Jason, 'healer'”.
Jayson is a modern spelling of Jason, from the Greek Iason, usually derived from a verb meaning to heal. In Greek myth Jason led the Argonauts on their quest for the Golden Fleece, and a man named Jason appears in the New Testament as a host of the apostle Paul. The name rose in popularity in English-speaking countries in the late twentieth century, and the Y spelling became a common variation. Jayson Tatum, the basketball star, has kept this spelling visible. It is friendly, familiar and energetic.
Popularity over time
Jayson first appears in US Social Security records in 1922. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 63 different years, starting in 1962. Its best national rank was #283 in 1979, and the most babies received it in 2004, when 963 were named Jayson. In 2025, 384 babies were named Jayson, and it ranked #700 nationally. That is 50% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #1,914 in 1950, #315 in 1980, #370 in 2000, #334 in 2010, and #700 in 2025. Of the 35,931 US boys named Jayson since records began, 24% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 7,424 babies. Since 2010, 10,332 more have been named Jayson.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Camron, Braeden, Esteban, Nikolas, and Mekhi.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Jayson ranked highest in Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Florida.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | #269 | 22 |
| New Jersey | #387 | 21 |
| Florida | #416 | 47 |
| Indiana | #440 | 16 |
| Connecticut | #461 | 6 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Jayson is usually pronounced JAY-suhn, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with J and ends in “-on”.
Middle names for Jayson
A few middle names that flow with Jayson: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Jayson
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jayson mean?
Jayson is a Greek and English name that means “variant of Jason, 'healer'”.
What is the origin of the name Jayson?
Jayson has Greek and English roots. Jayson is a modern spelling of Jason, from the Greek Iason, usually derived from a verb meaning to heal.
Is Jayson a popular name?
Yes. Jayson ranked #700 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Jayson a boy or girl name?
Jayson is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Jayson?
Jayson is usually pronounced JAY-suhn. 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