Jonathan

JAH-nuh-thun

Boy

Average rank #249 across 6 of 7 countries

Meaning & origin

English, German, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Dutch, French, Biblical

From the Hebrew name יְהוֹנָתָן (Yehonatan),contracted to יוֹנָתָן (Yonatan), meaning "Yahweh has given". According to the Old Testament, Jonathan was the eldest son of Saul. His relationship with his father was strained due to his close friendship with his father's rival David. Along with Saul he was killed in battle with the Philistines.

How popular is Jonathan?

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England & Wales

#302

in 2024

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland

#495

in 2025

🇮🇪 Ireland

#223

in 2025

🇺🇸 USA

#89

in 2025

🇨🇦 Canada

#161

in 2024

🇳🇿 New Zealand

#225

in 2025

Not in top rankings for: 🇦🇺 Australia

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