Jonathan

At a Glance: Name: Jonathan – Meaning: Yahweh has given – Origin: Hebrew – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: JAH-nuh-thuhn

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Jonathan comes from Hebrew and means "Yahweh has given," pronounced JAH-nuh-thuhn. It has the feel of a storybook, romantic name while still reading as a genuine classic — the kind that's never really gone out of style. If you want a name with a clear, meaningful root and a timeless sound, Jonathan fits.

Meaning & Origin of Jonathan

Meaning: Yahweh has given.

Origin: Hebrew.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Jonathan

Phonetic: JAH-nuh-thuhn   IPA: /ˈdʒɑːnəθən/

Popularity of Jonathan

Jonathan peaked in 1988, when it ranked #15 nationally with 24,348 baby boys given the name. By 2024 it had settled to #83, with 4,018 boys named Jonathan that year — still very much in use, just less common than it once was.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Jonathan mean?

Yahweh has given. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Jonathan)

How do you pronounce Jonathan?

Jonathan is pronounced JAH-nuh-thuhn (IPA: /ˈdʒɑːnəθən/).

Is Jonathan a popular name right now?

Jonathan peaked at #15 in 1988 and is ranked #83 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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