Jon-Paul
Boy name · 6 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Jon-Paul: 6 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 1981.
From Hebrew roots meaning 'God is gracious' and 'small' or 'humble', this double-barrelled name blends two timeless biblical classics. It rose to prominence in Scotland through the country's deep-seated Christian traditions, though its most famous bearer is arguably Jon-Paul Davidson, better known as Jack, a Scottish musician and former member of the band The Big Dish. The name carries a poignant weight in Liverpool, where Jon-Paul Gilhooley, the youngest victim of the Hillsborough disaster, remains a tragic symbol. While the separate forms John and Paul have countless place names worldwide – from Saint John, Canada to São Paulo, Brazil – the hyphenated version remains distinctly personal, often chosen as a tribute to two admired figures or family members.
Boy 2 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19813 babies
- Latest (2005)
- #5353 babies
- Total births
- 6since 1981
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y