Jony

♂ Boy

Pronounced JOH-nee /ˈdʒoʊ.ni/Medium

Meaning: Jony reads as a spelling of Johnny, the affectionate pet form of John, from the Hebrew for 'God is gracious.' As a standalone name its route is uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A pet form of John: Jony ties to 'God is gracious' (said 'JOH-nee'). Warm and casual.

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Origin LowHebrew, English

MeaningJony reads as a spelling of Johnny, the affectionate pet form of John, from the Hebrew for 'God is gracious.' As a standalone name its route is uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2023)#9307 ↘ Falling

2023 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2009

Total births (all-time)≈ 268

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

Jony is a form of Johnny, the pet name for John ('God is gracious,' Hebrew). As a standalone name its route is uncertain, which we note honestly - rare in the U.S. (said 'JOH-nee').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, warm, and casual.

Did you know? Jony reads as a spelling of Johnny, the pet form of John ('God is gracious,' Hebrew) - warm and casual; its route as a standalone name is uncertain, which we note (said 'JOH-nee').

Overall data confidence 34%

References - Jony — form of Johnny/John; routes uncertain

Variations

JohnnyJonnyJoni

Nicknames

JonJonny

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jony mean?

Jony reads as a form of Johnny, the pet name for John (Hebrew, 'God is gracious'); its route as a standalone name is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Jony?

It's said JOH-nee /ˈdʒoʊ.ni/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Jony a boy or girl name?

Jony is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Jony?

Jony is an extremely rare name in the U.S.