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Nashon

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Pronounced NAH-shon /ˈnɑː.ʃɒn/Medium

Meaning: From the Hebrew Nachshon (Nahshon), the prince of Judah remembered in tradition as the first to step into the Red Sea in faith. A name of courage, noted respectfully.Low

In 30 seconds: A biblical Hebrew name: Nashon recalls Nachshon, first into the Red Sea (said 'NAH-shon'). Brave and faith-rooted.

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Origin MediumHebrew

MeaningFrom the Hebrew Nachshon (Nahshon), the prince of Judah remembered in tradition as the first to step into the Red Sea in faith. A name of courage, noted respectfully.

U.S. rank (2020)#10265 ↘ Falling

2020 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2004

Total births (all-time)≈ 402

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

Nashon is a form of the Hebrew Nachshon, the prince of Judah who tradition says walked first into the Red Sea. It reads brave and faith-rooted - rare in the U.S. (said 'NAH-shon').

It is extremely rare in the U.S.

Did you know? Nashon comes from the Hebrew Nachshon, the leader of Judah remembered as the first to step into the Red Sea in faith - a name of courage, noted respectfully (said 'NAH-shon').

Overall data confidence 44%

References - Nashon — Hebrew Nachshon, leader of Judah, first into the Red Sea

Variations

NachshonNahshonNashshon

Nicknames

NashShon

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nashon mean?

Nashon is from the Hebrew Nachshon, the leader of Judah said to be first into the Red Sea.

How do you pronounce Nashon?

It's said NAH-shon /ˈnɑː.ʃɒn/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Nashon a boy or girl name?

Nashon is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Nashon?

Nashon is extremely rare in the U.S.