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Boy Name

Jonathan

"God has given, gift of God"

Ranked #175 for boys

About the Name Jonathan

Meaning

God has given, gift of God

Origin

Hebrew

Gender

Boy

First Letter

J

Boy Rank

#175

Jonathan is a boy name of Hebrew origin. The name means "God has given, gift of God" and is currently ranked #175 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with J or explore other Hebrew names.

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Popularity Over Time

#155
1950
#55
1960
#22
1970
#12
1980
#15
1990
#22
2000
#42
2010
#175
2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Jonathan

  • JS Jonathan Swift
  • JS Jon Stewart

Names Similar to Jonathan

Joshua

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God is salvation, the Lord saves

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Joel

Boy

Yahweh is God

Hebrew #114

Jonah

Boy

Dove, peaceful being

Hebrew #100

Joseph

Boy

He will add, God shall increase

Hebrew #160
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Quick Facts

Syllables
3
Letters
8
Starts with
J
Origin
Hebrew

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