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Jayson

♂ Boy

Pronounced JAY-son /ˈdʒeɪ.sən/High

Meaning: Healer; from Greek Iason, derived from iasthai (to heal), possibly also influenced by Hebrew Yeshua (salvation)High

In 30 seconds: A bold alternate spelling of Jason, Jayson carries the ancient Greek meaning of 'healer' along with the epic mythology of the Argonauts. The -y- spelling gives it a fresh, modern visual identity.
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Origin HighGreek
MeaningHealer; from Greek Iason, derived from iasthai (to heal), possibly also influenced by Hebrew Yeshua (salvation)
U.S. rank (2025)#700 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births384 boys (0.02% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2004
Total births (all-time)≈ 35,927

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200419222025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Jayson is an alternate spelling of Jason, from the Greek Iason, which derives from iasthai meaning to heal. In Greek mythology, Jason was the hero who led the Argonauts in their quest for the Golden Fleece and was the husband of the sorceress Medea. The name entered widespread English use after Jason appears in the New Testament as a host of Paul in Thessalonica.

Jason was a top-10 U.S. boys' name from the late 1960s through the 1980s, one of the defining names of the Baby Boom generation. Jayson emerged as a variant in the same period, using the -y- spelling popular in American naming. It allows parents to give the classic name a more visually distinctive form. Jayson has maintained quiet but steady use.

Did you know? In Greek mythology, Jason led the Argonauts on the quest for the Golden Fleece — one of the great adventure stories of antiquity. The name thus carries a heritage of leadership, courage, and legendary journey that few names can match.
Overall data confidence 90%
Behind the Name — Jason — shared etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

JasonJasenJacen

Nicknames

Jay

Famous Bearers

  • ★Jayson Tatum (1998–present)
    American professional basketball player for the Boston Celtics; NBA champion.

If you like Jayson…

Jason— the standard spelling form with identical pronunciation and mythology
Mason— shares the -son ending and the same steady, solid American classic feel
Grayson— fellow two-syllable -son surname-name with the same modern American energy
Brayson— rhyming -ayson name with similar contemporary American appeal

Frequently Asked

What does the name Jayson mean?

Jayson means 'healer,' from Greek Iason derived from iasthai (to heal). In mythology, Jason was the leader of the Argonauts who sought the Golden Fleece.

How do you pronounce Jayson?

Jayson is pronounced JAY-son /ˈdʒeɪ.sən/ — two syllables with stress on the first, exactly like Jason.

Is Jayson the same as Jason?

Yes — Jayson and Jason are the same name with different spellings. Both are pronounced identically and share Greek origins and mythology.

Is Jayson a popular name?

Jayson is a variant of Jason, which was a top-10 U.S. name in the 1970s–1980s. Jayson itself ranks lower but has gained visibility through NBA star Jayson Tatum.