John vs Jonathan
John
Gender: boy
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: God is gracious
Peak: 1880 (8.15%)
Jonathan
Gender: boy
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: God has given
Peak: 1985 (1.25%)
Popularity Comparison
| Year | John | Jonathan |
|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 8.15% | 0.02% |
| 1890 | 7.10% | 0.01% |
| 1900 | 6.06% | 0.01% |
| 1910 | 5.49% | 0.01% |
| 1920 | 5.17% | 0.01% |
| 1930 | 4.64% | 0.01% |
| 1940 | 4.62% | 0.02% |
| 1950 | 4.37% | 0.08% |
| 1960 | 3.51% | 0.15% |
| 1970 | 3.07% | 0.43% |
| 1980 | 1.90% | 1.02% |
| 1990 | 1.35% | 1.12% |
| 2000 | 0.96% | 0.81% |
FAQ
Is John or Jonathan more popular?
John has historically been more popular. John peaked in 1880 while Jonathan peaked in 1985.
What do John and Jonathan mean?
John means "God is gracious" while Jonathan means "God has given".