Jason
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Origin of the name Jason:
The English cognate of the Latin and Greek Iāson (healer), a name derived from iasthai (to heal). Popularly bestowed in the U.S., the name Jason is borne in Greek Myth by a prince who led the Argo-nauts. Var: Jayson.
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We named our son Jason, born 2008, because we haven't heard it used lately even though it used to be quite popular. That makes it an easily identifiable name where spelling is not an issue. Chances are slim that he'll meet other Jasons when he starts school.
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Jay/J, Jase/Jace, Jasey/Jacey
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Greek mythological hero.
"Healer" - Greek- Famous real-life people named Jason: | Edit
Jason Bateman, actor
Jason Mesnick, TV's "The Bachelor"
Jason Priestley, actor
Jason Robards, actor
Jason Alexander, actor
Jason Mraz, singer
Jason Hawes, head of The Atlantic Paranormal Society (Taps) aka Ghost Hunters
Jason, Ancient Greek hero who led the Argonauts
Ex-Beatle Ringo Starr's second son is named Jason- Jason in song, story & screen: | Edit
Jason Bourne, character in the Bourne series of movies and books.
Jason, the Red Ranger in the original Mighty Morphin Power Rangers television show.
Jason Walton, from "The Waltons" TV series.
"Jason" sung by Sufjan Stevens
Jason Grace, son of Jupiter, from the series The Heroes of Olympus
Name Lists Featuring This Name
NameVoyager US Popularity of Jason Over Time
NameMapper Current Popularity of Jason by State
Global Popularity of the Name Jason
- #33 in Germany
- #60 in Ireland
- #60 in United States
- #81 in Canada (British Columbia)
- #97 in Canada (Alberta)
- #100 in Canada (Quebec)
- #118 in Scotland
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