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Jeison

♂ Boy

Pronounced JAY-son /ˈdʒeɪsən/High

Meaning: Spanish phonetic spelling of Jason, from Greek Iason derived from 'iasthai' meaning 'to heal'High

In 30 seconds: Jeison is a Spanish-language phonetic spelling of Jason, the Greek hero whose name means 'healer.' Widely used across Latin America, particularly in Venezuela, Colombia, and Central America, it gives the classic name a culturally distinct written form.
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Origin HighGreek, Spanish
MeaningSpanish phonetic spelling of Jason, from Greek Iason derived from 'iasthai' meaning 'to heal'
U.S. rank (2024)#3176 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births38 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 473

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419912024

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

History & Origin

Jeison is the Spanish phonetic transcription of the English name Jason, from the Greek Iason (Ἰάσων), derived from the verb iasthai meaning 'to heal.' In Greek mythology, Jason was the leader of the Argonauts who sailed to retrieve the Golden Fleece. The English form Jason became popular across Latin America via US cultural influence in the late 20th century, and Spanish speakers began spelling it Jeison to reflect local pronunciation rules.

Jeison is particularly common in Venezuela, Colombia, and Central America. It represents a fascinating example of phonetic borrowing, where an internationally famous name is naturalised into a new spelling convention. The name peaked in Latin America during the 1980s and 1990s.

Did you know? In much of Latin America, J before e or i makes a soft English 'y' or 'h' sound, so Jeison is written to match the local pronunciation of the English name Jason — making it immediately pronounceable in Spanish.
Overall data confidence 87%
Behind the Name — Jason — Greek etymology from Iason/iasthaiLexicón de nombres hispanos — Latin American naming patterns and phonetic adaptations

Variations

JasonJaysonJaison

Nicknames

Jei

Famous Bearers

  • ★Jeison Aristizábal (1988–present)
    Colombian disability-rights activist with cerebral palsy who founded the ASODISVALLE foundation and was named CNN Hero of the Year in 2016.

If you like Jeison…

Jason— the Greek original and English standard form of the same name
Jayson— another alternate English spelling of Jason
Jaison— another phonetic variant with similar Spanish-influenced construction

Frequently Asked

What does the name Jeison mean?

Jeison is a Spanish phonetic spelling of Jason, from the Greek Iason meaning 'to heal.' It shares the full mythology and meaning of the name Jason.

How do you pronounce Jeison?

Jeison is pronounced JAY-son /ˈdʒeɪsən/ — two syllables with stress on the first, exactly like the English name Jason.

Is Jeison a boy or girl name?

Jeison is used exclusively as a boy's name.

How popular is Jeison?

Jeison is popular in Venezuela, Colombia, and Central America, particularly among people born in the 1980s and 1990s. It is uncommon outside Latin America.