What Does the Name Jason Mean?
Jason is a boy's name of Greek origin meaning “healer.”
Updated June 2026
| Name | Jason |
|---|---|
| Gender | male |
| Origin | Greek |
| Meaning | healer |
| Variants | Jay, Jayson, Jase, Iason, Jasen |
| Popularity | A US top 5 boys' name in the 1970s. |
The meaning and origin of Jason
The name Jason means “healer” and has Greek origins. From the Greek Iason, derived from iasthai 'to heal', borne in mythology by the hero who led the Argonauts in quest of the Golden Fleece. A figure named Jason also appears in the New Testament.
Variants and related names
Jason is related to several other names you may recognize: Jay, Jayson, Jase, Iason, Jasen. These share a common root or are spelling and language variants of the same name.
How popular is the name Jason?
A US top 5 boys' name in the 1970s.
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What does the name Jason mean?+
The name Jason means “healer” and is of Greek origin.
What is the origin of the name Jason?+
Jason originates from Greek.
Is Jason a popular name?+
Yes — see the popularity note above for how Jason has trended in the US over time.
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Sources
- Behind the Name — Etymology and history of first names — Behind the Name
- US Social Security Administration — Popular baby names by year — Social Security Administration
- A Dictionary of First Names — Oxford Reference — Oxford University Press