Jonas
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Dove — gentle messenger of peace and hope
Origin: Hebrew/Greek
Popularity: Ranked #599 in 2025 with 476 babies born.
History: Jonas is the Greek and Latin form of Jonah, from the Hebrew 'Yonah,' meaning dove. It is the form of the name used in the New Testament, where it is the name of the father of the apostle Peter. Jonas has been popular in Scandinavian, German, and Baltic countries for centuries and has grown significantly in use in the United States and Western Europe in recent decades.
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Jonas? About 1 in 6,993 babies born in 2025 were named Jonas, or roughly 1.3 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Jonas
What does the name Jonas mean?
Jonas means “Dove — gentle messenger of peace and hope” from Hebrew/Greek roots.
What is the origin of the name Jonas?
Jonas has Hebrew/Greek origin. The traditional meaning is “Dove — gentle messenger of peace and hope”.
How popular is Jonas?
Jonas ranked #599 in 2025 — given to 476 babies that year.
When was Jonas most popular?
Jonas peaked in 2008 with 1,256 babies registered that year.
Is Jonas a boy or girl name?
Jonas is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Jonass in registered births are male.
Is the name Jonas rising or falling in popularity?
Jonas has fallen 113 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #486 in 2020 to #599 in 2025.
How long has Jonas been recorded?
Jonas appears in birth records across 146 years — from 1880 through 2025.