Jonathan
Hebrew boy's name meaning “God has given”
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Meaning
- God has given
- Syllables
- 3
- Letters
- 8
- US rank (2023)
- #82
- Born in 2023
- 4,088
- Peak year
- 1998 (#21)
Meaning & origin
Jonathan comes from the Hebrew Yehonatan, 'God has given'. In the Bible, Jonathan was David's loyal friend.
Is Jonathan a Hebrew name?
Yes — Jonathan is a Hebrew name meaning "God has given". Jonathan comes from the Hebrew Yehonatan, 'God has given'. In the Bible, Jonathan was David's loyal friend. You may also see it described as biblical, which refer to the same root.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Jonathan ranked #82 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
In 2023, 4,088 US boys were given the name Jonathan.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #21 in 1998
“Unranked” means Jonathan was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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How to spell Jonathan
Jonathan is spelled J-O-N-A-T-H-A-N — 8 letters and 3 syllables.
Nicknames
Jon, Jonny
Jonathan: frequently asked questions
What does the name Jonathan mean?
Jonathan is a Hebrew name meaning "God has given". Jonathan comes from the Hebrew Yehonatan, 'God has given'. In the Bible, Jonathan was David's loyal friend.
Where does the name Jonathan come from?
Jonathan is of Hebrew origin. Jonathan comes from the Hebrew Yehonatan, 'God has given'. In the Bible, Jonathan was David's loyal friend.
Is Jonathan a boy or a girl name?
Jonathan is most commonly a boy's name.
How many babies are named Jonathan?
In 2023, 4,088 US boys were given the name Jonathan.
Is Jonathan a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Jonathan ranked #82 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
What are common nicknames for Jonathan?
Common nicknames for Jonathan include Jon, Jonny.
How do you spell Jonathan?
Jonathan is spelled J-O-N-A-T-H-A-N — 8 letters.
How common is the name Jonathan?
In 2023, 4,088 US boys were given the name Jonathan. In the latest US data, Jonathan ranked #82 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
Is Jonathan a Hebrew name?
Yes — Jonathan is a Hebrew name meaning "God has given". Jonathan comes from the Hebrew Yehonatan, 'God has given'. In the Bible, Jonathan was David's loyal friend. You may also see it described as biblical, which refer to the same root.
What does Jonathan mean in Hebrew?
In Hebrew, Jonathan means "God has given". Jonathan comes from the Hebrew Yehonatan, 'God has given'. In the Bible, Jonathan was David's loyal friend.
Is Jonathan a biblical name?
Jonathan is usually classified as Hebrew, and biblical belongs to that same tradition — so yes, it is commonly described as biblical too. It means "God has given".