Jon Fitzgerald

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Jon Fitzgerald — English
173K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Jon Fitzgerald 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 Fitzgerald: FitzGerald or Fitzgerald, is an Irish surname of Hiberno-Norman origin. It is a patronymic derived from the prefix Fitz- from the Latin filius (son) plus Gerald, thus meaning "son of Gerald”. In Goidelic languages, e.g. the Irish language, it is rendered Mac Gearailt. Adolphus L. 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: Fitzgerald

Latin

FitzGerald or Fitzgerald, is an Irish surname of Hiberno-Norman origin. It is a patronymic derived from the prefix Fitz- from the Latin filius (son) plus Gerald, thus meaning "son of Gerald”. In Goidelic languages, e.g. the Irish language, it is rendered Mac Gearailt. Adolphus L.

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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 Fitzgerald

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 Fitzgerald:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

9
Personality Number

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

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 Fitzgerald?
The surname Fitzgerald originates from Latin. FitzGerald or Fitzgerald, is an Irish surname of Hiberno-Norman origin. It is a patronymic derived from the prefix Fitz- from the Latin filius (son) plus Gerald, thus meaning "son of Gerald”. In Goidelic languages, e.g. the Irish language, it is rendered Mac Gearailt. Adolphus L.
What are the origins of the name Jon Fitzgerald?
The name Jon Fitzgerald combines two different traditions: the first name Jon has English roots, while the surname Fitzgerald originates from Latin.
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