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Name Origin

Jon is a shortened form of the Hebrew name Jonathan, meaning 'Yahweh has given.'

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Famous People

Jon Hamm (1971-)

Actor

  • Known for his role as Don Draper in the television series Mad Men
  • Won a Primetime Emmy Award and multiple Golden Globe Awards

Jon Stewart (1962-)

Comedian, Writer, Television Host

  • Hosted The Daily Show for 16 years
  • Won multiple Primetime Emmy Awards

Jon Bon Jovi (1962-)

Musician, Singer-Songwriter, Actor

  • Frontman for the rock band Bon Jovi
  • Sold over 130 million records worldwide

Jon Favreau (1967-)

Actor, Director, Producer, Screenwriter

  • Directed films such as Elf and Iron Man
  • Created the television series The Mandalorian