Boy Name · Greek Origin
Jason
Jason — a boy name from the Greek tradition — is a widely-loved, instantly-recognizable pick. Its meaning, "Healer", anchors the name in something deeper than sound alone. If Jayson is on your shortlist, Jason belongs in the same conversation.
Jason meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Healer
Origin: Greek naming roots help connect Jason to related Greek baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Jason as J·A·S·O·N, with 5 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Jason is a widely-loved, instantly-recognizable pick in the Top 100 tier.
Jason variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Jasona, Jasone, Jasony, Jaso.
- Nicknames: Jas and J.
- Middle names: Pair Jason with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Jason middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Jayson, Jaxon, Jaxson, Jaxxon, Jasson — full picks on the sibling names for Jason guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Jason? Browse our names like Jason guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Jason
What does the name Jason mean?
Jason means "Healer" and is of Greek origin.
What is the origin of Jason?
Jason originates in Greek naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Jason?
Jason has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Jason a boy's or girl's name?
Jason is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Jason in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Jason sits in the Top 100 tier — a widely-loved, instantly-recognizable pick.
What names are similar to Jason?
Names that share Jason's sound and style include Jayson, Jaxon, Jaxson, Jaxxon, Jasson.
What middle names pair well with Jason?
Good middle-name fits for Jason pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Jason is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Jason is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Jason?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Jason share its rhythm without rhyming — Jayson, Jaxon, Jaxson all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.