Jon

The first name Jon is a variant of John, the English form of Johannes. Jon is also used as a short form of the names Jonathan, Jonas, and Simeon.

What does the name Jon mean?

The first name Jon is a variant of John, the English form of Johannes. Jon is also used as a short form of the names Jonathan, Jonas, and Simeon. As a Basque and Scandinavian form of the biblical name John/Johannes, as well as a Low German short form of Johann, the name Jon means 'God is gracious.' In Scandinavia, Jon is also considered a short form for Jonas, which then has the name meaning 'the dove' or 'the bringer of peace.' In the English-speaking world, Jon is often used as a short form of Jonathan, meaning in this case 'Yahweh has given' or 'gift of Yahweh.' In Luxembourg, Jon is also a short form of Simeon, meaning 'God has heard.' The first name Jon is particularly widespread in the Nordic region. In Iceland, where it is correctly spelled Jón, it is even the most common male first name. The name is said to have been popular among the ancient Vikings, as evidenced by rune stones from the 5th century that bear the name. The name eventually made its way from the far north to England and the European mainland. The patronymic surname Jonsson or Jónsson, which is common in Sweden and Iceland, originates from the first name Jon/Jón and means 'son of Jon.'

Where does the name Jon come from?

Etymology Jon is a male first name of ancient Hebrew origin with meanings such as 'God has heard' or 'gift of Yahweh' and others. Ancient Hebrew

How do you pronounce Jon?

Sound & pronunciation of Jon: The name Jon is monosyllabic and has a reduced sound. In German pronunciation, it is usually pronounced as 'Jon' [jɔn], starting with a soft J sound. The round O sound feels warm and approachable. The final n gives the name a sense of calm. Jon appears simple and timeless - a name with a clear form and concentrated presence.

When is the name day of Jon?

Depending on which first name Jon serves as a short form for, the name day is celebrated on very different dates. As a variant of John/Johannes, Jon's name day is on June 24 and December 27. As a short form of Jonas, the name day is celebrated on September 21. As a short form of Jonathan, Jon's name day is on December 29, and as the Luxembourgish short form of Simeon, the name day is celebrated on February 18, May 16, June 29, and October 28.

Popularity

Jon is a very popular first name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 434th on the list of the most common male baby names. Its best placement was in 2004, when it reached 161st place. In the last ten years, Jon has been given as a first name about 1,500 times, placing it 415th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 413th.

Nicknames & pet names

Jo / John / Joni / Jonny / Nonni

Famous people

• Jon Aaraas (Norwegian ski jumper)
• Jon Aberasturi (Spanish cyclist)
• Jon Arbuckle (owner of Garfield, cartoon character)
• Jon Ayling (English cricketer)
• Jon Bernthal (actor)
• Jon Blum (writer from the USA)
• Jon Bon Jovi (frontman of the band Bon Jovi)
• Jon Borchardt (American soccer player)
• Jon Cade (cricketer from England)
• Jon Casey (American ice hockey player)
• Jon Coffelt (artist from America)
• Jon Courtney (British musician)
• Jon Cryer (actor, e.g., Two and a Half Men)
• Jon Dahl Tomasson (former Danish soccer player)
• Jon Drummond (Australian composer)
• Jon Eberson (jazz musician from Norway)
• Jon Favreau (American actor)
• Jon Folkman (mathematician from America)
• Jon Fosse (Norwegian author)
• Jon Gallant (bassist/vocalist of the punk rock band Billy Talent)