Jason

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    Origin:
  • Greek: To heal
  • Hebrew: The Lord is my salvation
Description:
In Greek mythology, Jason led a group of warriors called the Argonauts on a search to find the Golden Fleece. The name may also be a variation of Joshua, meaning the Lord is my salvation. Jason was a mega-popular name in the 1970s, thus all the middle-aged men named Jason today. It has waned in popularity since then, but has yet to fall out of the Top 100.
Popularity:
How popular is Jason? Here's how many babies were named Jason over time, according to the U.S. Social Security Administration.
 Ranking   Name
Alternate Spellings:
Jaison   •   Jasen   •   Jaysen   •   Jayson
International Variations:
Jacek
Nicknames:
Jace   •   Jase   •   Jayce
Famous Namesakes:
Actor Jason Lee, Actor Jason Alexander, Actor Jason Biggs, Athlete Jason Giambi, Singer Jason Mraz, Actor Jason Priestley
Celebrity Babies:
Son of Sean Connery, Son of Barbara Streisand, Son of Charles Bronson, Son of John Ritter, Son of Ringo Starr
Syllables:
2
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