Find out how popular the first name Yon has been for the last 31 years (from 1974 to 2004) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Yon by gender

Based on the last 31 years of data, Yon is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2004, there were 6 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Yon.

The history of the first name Yon

Yon is a given name of Hebrew origin, derived from the biblical name Jonah. The name Jonah is derived from the Hebrew word "yonah," which means "dove" or "pigeon." It is believed to have been first used as a name during the 8th century BCE.

In the Old Testament, Jonah was a prophet who was famously swallowed by a large fish or whale. The Book of Jonah, one of the twelve minor prophets in the Hebrew Bible, tells the story of Jonah's reluctance to follow God's command to preach to the people of Nineveh and his eventual obedience after being swallowed by the fish.

One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Yon can be found in the 12th century, when Yon de Gerland, a French crusader and nobleman, was mentioned in historical records. Another notable figure from history bearing the name was Yon Calsamiglia, a 14th-century Catalan painter and illuminator who worked on various religious manuscripts.

In the 16th century, Yon Garcés de Sangüesa was a Spanish poet and soldier who served in the Spanish army during the Italian Wars. His poetic works were widely celebrated during his lifetime.

During the 17th century, Yon Coste was a French Protestant theologian and philosopher who wrote extensively on religious topics and was highly regarded in academic circles.

In more recent times, Yon Goicoechea was a Venezuelan baseball player who played in the minor leagues for several teams in the United States during the early 20th century.

While the name Yon has its roots in Hebrew and biblical tradition, it has been used across various cultures and regions throughout history, albeit with varying degrees of popularity. The name's association with the biblical figure Jonah has contributed to its enduring use as a given name over the centuries.

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