Jonathan Alexis

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Jonathan Alexis — God has given
470K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Jonathan Alexis is a name combining Hebrew origins, bringing together "God has given" (Jonathan) with "defender" (Alexis). The first name Jonathan is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin. Jonathan (Hebrew: יְהוֹנָתָן/יוֹנָתָן‎, Standard: Yehōnatan/Yōnatan, Tiberian: Yŏhōnāṯān/Yōnāṯān) is a common name given to males which means "YHWH has given" in Hebrew. The earliest known use of the name was in the Bible; one Jonathan was the son of King Saul, a close friend of David. Variants of Jonathan include Jonatan, Djonathan. Biblical variants include Yehonathan, Y'honathan, Yhonathan, Yonathan, Yehonatan, Yonatan, Yonaton, Yonoson, Yeonoson or Yehonasan. In Israel, "Yoni" is a common nickname for Yonatan (Jonathan) in the same way Jonny is in English. The surname Alexis: Alexis (poet) (c. 375 BC – c. 275 BC), a Greek comic poet Alexis (sculptor), an ancient Greek artist who lived around the 3rd or 4th century BC Alexis (singer) (born 1968), German pop singer Alexis (comics) (1946–1977), French comics artist Alexis, character in Virgil's second Eclogue, beloved of Corydon Alexis, in Greek mythology, a young man of Ephesus, beloved of Meliboea Alexis, a character from Transformers: Unicron Trilogy Alexis, half of the Puerto Rican reggaeton duo Alexis & Fido, also known as Los Pitbulls Surname Aaron Alexis (1979–2013), perpetrator of the 2013 Washington Navy Yard. Jonathan is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 470K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Jonathan reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Jonathan

Meaning: God has given

Hebrew

Jonathan (Hebrew: יְהוֹנָתָן/יוֹנָתָן‎, Standard: Yehōnatan/Yōnatan, Tiberian: Yŏhōnāṯān/Yōnāṯān) is a common name given to males which means "YHWH has given" in Hebrew. The earliest known use of the name was in the Bible; one Jonathan was the son of King Saul, a close friend of David. Variants of Jonathan include Jonatan, Djonathan. Biblical variants include Yehonathan, Y'honathan, Yhonathan, Yonathan, Yehonatan, Yonatan, Yonaton, Yonoson, Yeonoson or Yehonasan. In Israel, "Yoni" is a common nickname for Yonatan (Jonathan) in the same way Jonny is in English.

Surname: Alexis

Meaning: defender

Greek

Alexis (poet) (c. 375 BC – c. 275 BC), a Greek comic poet Alexis (sculptor), an ancient Greek artist who lived around the 3rd or 4th century BC Alexis (singer) (born 1968), German pop singer Alexis (comics) (1946–1977), French comics artist Alexis, character in Virgil's second Eclogue, beloved of Corydon Alexis, in Greek mythology, a young man of Ephesus, beloved of Meliboea Alexis, a character from Transformers: Unicron Trilogy Alexis, half of the Puerto Rican reggaeton duo Alexis & Fido, also known as Los Pitbulls Surname Aaron Alexis (1979–2013), perpetrator of the 2013 Washington Navy Yard.

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Geographic Distribution

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

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

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

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Numerology

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

9
Expression Number

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

5
Soul Urge Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

4
Personality Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

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 Jonathan?
The first name Jonathan originates from Hebrew. Jonathan (Hebrew: יְהוֹנָתָן/יוֹנָתָן‎, Standard: Yehōnatan/Yōnatan, Tiberian: Yŏhōnāṯān/Yōnāṯān) is a common name given to males which means "YHWH has given" in Hebrew. The earliest known use of the name was in the Bible; one Jonathan was the son of King Saul, a close friend of David. Variants of Jonathan include Jonatan, Djonathan. Biblical variants include Yehonathan, Y'honathan, Yhonathan, Yonathan, Yehonatan, Yonatan, Yonaton, Yonoson, Yeonoson or Yehonasan. In Israel, "Yoni" is a common nickname for Yonatan (Jonathan) in the same way Jonny is in English.
When was Jonathan most popular?
The name Jonathan reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Alexis?
The surname Alexis originates from Greek. Alexis (poet) (c. 375 BC – c. 275 BC), a Greek comic poet Alexis (sculptor), an ancient Greek artist who lived around the 3rd or 4th century BC Alexis (singer) (born 1968), German pop singer Alexis (comics) (1946–1977), French comics artist Alexis, character in Virgil's second Eclogue, beloved of Corydon Alexis, in Greek mythology, a young man of Ephesus, beloved of Meliboea Alexis, a character from Transformers: Unicron Trilogy Alexis, half of the Puerto Rican reggaeton duo Alexis & Fido, also known as Los Pitbulls Surname Aaron Alexis (1979–2013), perpetrator of the 2013 Washington Navy Yard.
What are the origins of the name Jonathan Alexis?
The name Jonathan Alexis combines two different traditions: the first name Jonathan has Hebrew roots, while the surname Alexis originates from Greek.
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