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Jonson

JAHN-sun

Letters

6

Syllables

2

Origin

English

Total Births

16

Peak Year

#6 in 1987

First Recorded

1987

Style

Classic & Timeless

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Derived from the patronymic name 'John's son,' meaning 'son of John'. It is a common surname that has become a given name.

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Numerology

6

The Nurturer

Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.

Famous Namesakes

  • Ben Jonson

    English playwright and poet of the Elizabethan era.

  • Dakota Johnson

    American actress, known for '50 Shades of Grey'.

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