Jason
/JH-EY-S-AH-N/
Healer, from Greek Iasōn, linked to iasthai (to heal). In myth the leader of the Argonauts who sought the Golden Fleece bore it, and its sense of healing and restoration carried the ancient name into Christian-era use and on into wide modern popularity.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Jason is a Christian boy name of English origin, meaning “Healer, from Greek Iasōn, linked to iasthai (to heal). In myth the leader of the Argonauts who sought the Golden Fleece bore it, and its sense of healing and restoration carried the ancient name into Christian-era use and on into wide modern popularity.”.
Jason is a boy's name of English origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Healer, from Greek Iasōn, linked to iasthai (to heal). In myth the leader of the Argonauts who sought the Golden Fleece bore it, and its sense of healing and restoration carried the ancient name into Christian-era use and on into wide modern popularity." and belongs to the Wisdom cluster — names meaning knowledge, insight, and thoughtful presence.
Common among British, American, European, Singaporean families, Jason carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Jason
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Jason lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Jason's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Jason's saint & feast day →What does Jason's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Jason resonates in either tradition.
Jason's destiny number is 5 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Jason's full reading →
Does Jason go with your family's names?
Jason breaks into 5 sounds: /JH-EY-S-AH-N/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Jason sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Jason beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Jason — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Jason
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From the same tradition
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Sharing the same meaning
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Common questions about Jason
What does the name Jason mean?
Jason means "Healer, from Greek Iasōn, linked to iasthai (to heal). In myth the leader of the Argonauts who sought the Golden Fleece bore it, and its sense of healing and restoration carried the ancient name into Christian-era use and on into wide modern popularity.." It is a boy name of English origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Jason a boy or girl name?
Jason is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Jason?
Jason is of English origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among British, American, European families.
Is Jason a Christian name?
Yes. Jason is a boy name traditionally used in Christian families, of English origin.
What does Jason mean in English?
Jason originates from English, where it means "Healer, from Greek Iasōn, linked to iasthai (to heal). In myth the leader of the Argonauts who sought the Golden Fleece bore it, and its sense of healing and restoration carried the ancient name into Christian-era use and on into wide modern popularity.."
What are common nicknames for Jason?
Common short forms of Jason include Jay, Jase.
What is the numerology of Jason?
Jason has a Pythagorean destiny number of 5 — freedom and adventurous change.
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