Boy name guide

Jonas name meaning, origin and style

Jonas is a Greek form of Jonah name commonly associated with dove.

Origin

Greek form of Jonah

Meaning

dove

Say it

JOH-nus

Choosing Jonas

A gentle biblical form that feels more European and melodic than Jonah.

Popularity note

Popularity changes over time and by place. For current United States birth-name data, consult the Social Security Administration’s annual name statistics.