Jason
JAY-sən
Jason is a boy’s name of Greek origin, meaning “From the Greek name *Iason*, meaning 'healer'. In Greek mythology, Jason was the leader of the Argonauts.”. It currently ranks #148 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 1977.
What Jason Means
“From the Greek name *Iason*, meaning 'healer'. In Greek mythology, Jason was the leader of the Argonauts.”
The Story of Jason
The ancient Greeks told tales of a hero who sailed across the known world in search of a golden fleece, his name, Jason, synonymous with brave discovery.
Jason comes from the Greek name Iason, meaning 'healer'. In Greek mythology, Jason was the heroic leader of the Argonauts, who embarked on a perilous quest for the Golden Fleece, navigating mythical beasts and challenges. This name traveled through classical literature and later into Christian tradition, as 'Jason' also appears as an early saint.
When you say 'Jason', there's an adventurous quality to its sound, yet also a grounding sense of care. You envision your son as someone eager to explore, yet also possessing a natural empathy for others, a desire to mend what is broken. It's a name that carries both the thrill of discovery and the comfort of a helping hand.
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Numerology
The Creative
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Famous Namesakes
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Personality Traits
Peak Year
#55,949 in 1977
Total Births
1,054,860
First Recorded
1880
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