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Jashon

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Pronounced juh-SHAWN /dʒəˈʃɔn/Medium

Meaning: A modern name, joining a Ja- prefix with Shawn/Sean ('God is gracious', the Irish form of John); no single fixed root; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A modern name; a Ja + Shawn echo: Jashon. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'juh-SHAWN').

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Origin LowAmerican

MeaningA modern name, joining a Ja- prefix with Shawn/Sean ('God is gracious', the Irish form of John); no single fixed root; routes uncertain

U.S. rank (2025)#7904 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2003

Total births (all-time)≈ 956

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Jashon is a modern name, with no single fixed root — joining a Ja- prefix with Shawn/Sean ('God is gracious', the Irish form of John; routes uncertain, which we flag honestly). A crisp, modern name (said 'juh-SHAWN').

In the U.S. it appears in African-American families. Rare, a-recent-coinage, and crisp.

Did you know? Jashon is a modern name, joining a Ja- prefix with Shawn/Sean ('God is gracious', the Irish John) — a crisp, modern name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'juh-SHAWN').

Overall data confidence 26%

U.S. Social Security Administration name files — routes uncertain

Variations

JayshonJashawnJashaun

Nicknames

Shon

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jashon mean?

Jashon joins a Ja- prefix with Shawn/Sean ('God is gracious'); it has no single fixed meaning, so we flag it.

How do you pronounce Jashon?

It's said juh-SHAWN /dʒəˈʃɔn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Jashon a boy or girl name?

Jashon is a boy's name.

How popular is Jashon?

Jashon is a very rare name in the U.S.