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Jonathon
BoyHebrew, English· “God has given”
- Meaning
- God has given
- Origin
- Hebrew, English
- Pronunciation
- JON-uh-thun
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #1,488
- US babies 2025
- 119
- Best rank
- #124 (1990)
- Peak year
- 1990
Meaning and origin of Jonathon
Jonathon is a Hebrew and English name that means “God has given”.
Jonathon is a spelling variant of Jonathan, from the Hebrew Yehonatan, meaning "God has given." In the Bible, Jonathan is the eldest son of King Saul and the devoted friend of David, and their bond has made the name a symbol of loyal friendship. The spelling Jonathon, influenced by the pattern of words ending in -thon, became common in the twentieth century alongside the standard form. The name feels warm and dependable, and it has long been a steady choice in English-speaking countries. Jon, Jonny and Nate are familiar nicknames.
Other spellings with the same sound: Jonathan, Johnathan, Johnathon, Jonothan.
Popularity over time
Jonathon first appears in US Social Security records in 1912. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 71 different years, starting in 1946. Its best national rank was #124 in 1990, the same year it reached its highest count of 2,668 babies. In 2025, 119 babies were named Jonathon, and it ranked #1,488 nationally. That is 53% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #748 in 1950, #171 in 1980, #226 in 2000, #532 in 2010, and #1,488 in 2025. Of the 65,612 US boys named Jonathon since records began, 33% were born in the 1990s, its biggest decade. The 1980s come next, with 19,576 babies. Since 2010, 3,581 more have been named Jonathon.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Mathew, Roberto, Bryant, Julio, and Alberto.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Jonathon ranked highest in Michigan, Alabama, and Indiana.
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Jonathon is usually pronounced JON-uh-thun, with three syllables. It has eight letters, starts with J and ends in “-on”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Jonathan, Johnathan, Johnathon, and Jonothan.
Middle names for Jonathon
A few middle names that flow with Jonathon: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Jonathon
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jonathon mean?
Jonathon is a Hebrew and English name that means “God has given”.
What is the origin of the name Jonathon?
Jonathon has Hebrew and English roots. Jonathon is a spelling variant of Jonathan, from the Hebrew Yehonatan, meaning "God has given." In the Bible, Jonathan is the eldest son of King Saul and the devoted friend of David, and their bond has made the name a symbol of loyal friendship.
Is Jonathon a popular name?
Not especially. Jonathon ranked #1,488 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Jonathon a boy or girl name?
Jonathon is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Jonathon?
Jonathon is usually pronounced JON-uh-thun. 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