Jon
For other uses, see JON.
| Jon | |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Origin | |
| Meaning | God has Given |
| Other names | |
| Related names | Jonathan, Jonny, Jonnie, Jonn |
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Jon is a shortened form of the common given name of Jonathan, derived from "YHWH has given",[1] and an alternate spelling of John, derived from "YHWH is gracious".[2] In 2008, Jon was the 527th most popular name in the United States; its popularity has declined steadily (sometimes increasing, but not substantially) since its peak in 1968 as number 65.[3] Pet forms of Jon include: Jonny, Jon Boy, Jonnie.
See also
References
- ↑ Meaning, Origin and History of the Name Jonathan. Behind the Name. Retrieved on 2013-09-06.
- ↑ Meaning, Origin and History of the Name John. Behind the Name. Retrieved on 2013-09-06.
- ↑ Popular Baby Names. Ssa.gov (2009-08-26). Retrieved on 2013-09-06.
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