Jon Davenport

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Jon Davenport — English
173K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Jon Davenport is a name that combines English origins. The first name Jon is a masculine given name of English origin. Jon is a masculine given name. It is often short for Jonathan. The name is spelled Jón in Iceland and on the Faroe Islands. In the Nordic countries, it is derived from Johannes. Jon Aaraas (born 1986), Norwegian ski jumper Jon Abbate (born 1985), American gridiron football player Jon Abbott, American media executive Jon Aberasturi (born 1989), Basque bicycle racer Jon Ramon Aboitiz (1948–2018), Filipino businessman Jon Abrahams (born 1977), American actor Jon Abrahamsen (born 1951), Norwegian footballer Jon Ackerson, American lawyer and politician Jon Adkins (born 1977), American baseball play. The surname Davenport: Abraham Davenport (1715–1789), American politician A'keria C. Davenport (born 1988), American drag queen Alan Garnett Davenport (1932–2009), Canadian wind engineer Alice Davenport (1864–1936), American film actress Andrew Davenport (born 1965), English writer, puppeteer, producer, co-creator and writer of Teletubbies Ashley Davenport (1794–1874), New York state senator Bernard Davenport (1939–2018), Irish ambassador Bill Davenport (1906–2001), American footballer Billy Davenport (1931–1999), American drummer Bishop Davenport (born 2003), American football player Calum Davenport (born 1983), En. Jon is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 173K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Jon reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Jon

English

Jon is a masculine given name. It is often short for Jonathan. The name is spelled Jón in Iceland and on the Faroe Islands. In the Nordic countries, it is derived from Johannes. Jon Aaraas (born 1986), Norwegian ski jumper Jon Abbate (born 1985), American gridiron football player Jon Abbott, American media executive Jon Aberasturi (born 1989), Basque bicycle racer Jon Ramon Aboitiz (1948–2018), Filipino businessman Jon Abrahams (born 1977), American actor Jon Abrahamsen (born 1951), Norwegian footballer Jon Ackerson, American lawyer and politician Jon Adkins (born 1977), American baseball play.

Surname: Davenport

Irish

Abraham Davenport (1715–1789), American politician A'keria C. Davenport (born 1988), American drag queen Alan Garnett Davenport (1932–2009), Canadian wind engineer Alice Davenport (1864–1936), American film actress Andrew Davenport (born 1965), English writer, puppeteer, producer, co-creator and writer of Teletubbies Ashley Davenport (1794–1874), New York state senator Bernard Davenport (1939–2018), Irish ambassador Bill Davenport (1906–2001), American footballer Billy Davenport (1931–1999), American drummer Bishop Davenport (born 2003), American football player Calum Davenport (born 1983), En.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Jon is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 13%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Jon by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Jon Davenport

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Jon Davenport:

1
Expression Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

9
Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

1
Personality Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Jon?
The first name Jon originates from English. Jon is a masculine given name. It is often short for Jonathan. The name is spelled Jón in Iceland and on the Faroe Islands. In the Nordic countries, it is derived from Johannes. Jon Aaraas (born 1986), Norwegian ski jumper Jon Abbate (born 1985), American gridiron football player Jon Abbott, American media executive Jon Aberasturi (born 1989), Basque bicycle racer Jon Ramon Aboitiz (1948–2018), Filipino businessman Jon Abrahams (born 1977), American actor Jon Abrahamsen (born 1951), Norwegian footballer Jon Ackerson, American lawyer and politician Jon Adkins (born 1977), American baseball play.
When was Jon most popular?
The name Jon reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Davenport?
The surname Davenport originates from Irish. Abraham Davenport (1715–1789), American politician A'keria C. Davenport (born 1988), American drag queen Alan Garnett Davenport (1932–2009), Canadian wind engineer Alice Davenport (1864–1936), American film actress Andrew Davenport (born 1965), English writer, puppeteer, producer, co-creator and writer of Teletubbies Ashley Davenport (1794–1874), New York state senator Bernard Davenport (1939–2018), Irish ambassador Bill Davenport (1906–2001), American footballer Billy Davenport (1931–1999), American drummer Bishop Davenport (born 2003), American football player Calum Davenport (born 1983), En.
What are the origins of the name Jon Davenport?
The name Jon Davenport combines two different traditions: the first name Jon has English roots, while the surname Davenport originates from Irish.
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