Jon
Meaning of Jon
Jon is a classic and timeless name for boys. It is derived from the name Jonathan, which means "gift of God." The pronunciation of Jon remains the same in both American English (/dʒən/) and British English (/dʒən/). As for popularity, Jon has been consistently used as a given name over the years. In recent times, it has ranked around 800-900 in terms of occurrence and popularity in the United States. While variations such as Jonathan and John are more common, Jon stands on its own as a strong and simple choice for parents looking for a traditional yet distinctive name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as jon (/dʒən/)
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Notable People Named Jon
| Jon Stewart is a multi-talented American comedian, writer, producer, and political commentator known for hosting The Daily Show and winning numerous awards, including 22 Primetime Emmy Awards and the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. |
| Jon Ossoff - Thomas Jonathan Ossoff is a Democratic politician and senior United States senator from Georgia, who was previously known for his work as a documentary filmmaker and investigative journalist. |
| Jon Hamm - Jonathan Daniel Hamm is an American actor and comedian, best known for his award-winning role as Don Draper in the AMC series Mad Men. |
| Jon Huntsman Sr. - Jon Meade Huntsman Sr. was an American businessman and philanthropist known for founding Huntsman Corporation and his extensive charitable contributions. |
| Jon Batiste - Jonathan Michael Batiste is a versatile American musician, bandleader, and television personality known for his work with various artists and as the bandleader on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. |
| Jon Robert Gibson is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer known for his transition from secular music to contemporary Christian music in the late-1980s. |
| Jon Bon Jovi, an American singer, songwriter, and actor, is best known as the founder and frontman of the rock band Bon Jovi, which has released 15 studio albums since its formation in 1983. |
| Jon Krakauer is an American writer and mountaineer known for his bestselling non-fiction books and his involvement in the ill-fated 1996 Mount Everest expedition. |
| Jon Bernthal - Jonathan Edward Bernthal is an American actor known for his roles in The Walking Dead and the Marvel Cinematic Universe. |
| Jon Snow - Jonathan George Snow HonFRIBA is a prominent English journalist and television presenter, best known for his long tenure as the presenter of Channel 4 News. |
| Jon Favreau - Jonathan Edward Favreau is an American political commentator, podcaster, and former director of speechwriting for President Barack Obama. |
| Jon Gosselin - Jonathan Keith Gosselin is an American former television personality known for his appearances on the reality TV show Jon & Kate Plus 8 with his former wife and their eight children. |
| Jon Bellion - Jonathan David Bellion is an American singer, songwriter, rapper, and record producer known for hits like "All Time Low" and for his work with various well-known artists. |
| Jon Lovitz - Jonathan Michael Lovitz is an American actor and comedian, best known for his work on Saturday Night Live, The Critic, A League of Their Own, and The Simpsons. |
| Jon Brower Minnoch was an American man known for being the heaviest recorded human in history, weighing around 1,400 lb at his peak. |
