Johathon

Johathon is a masculine name that represents an uncommon spelling variation of Jonathan, which derives from the Hebrew name Yehonatan, meaning "God has given." This alternative spelling maintains the same pronunciation while creating a distinctive written form. The biblical Jonathan, son of King Saul and friend to David, lends the name associations with loyalty and bravery. While considerably less common than the traditional spelling, Johathon emerged as parents sought to personalize familiar names. The insertion of the 'h' after the 'o' rather than the 'n' gives the name a unique quality while preserving its historical roots. Though rare on popularity charts, Johathon shares the friendly, approachable quality of Jonathan while offering a subtle point of differentiation.

Pronounced jo-HATH-un.

As of October 2026, Johathon ranked #9710 in US births in 1996 SSA, peaked at #3789 in 1988.