Jones: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: j-ohn-ehs
Origin: United Kingdom
gender-male

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Region Origin: Northern Europe
Meaning: Son of jones

Jones is a surname of Welsh origin, meaning "son of Jones (a variant of John). " It has been a common name in Wales and England for centuries. The use of the name Jones has remained relatively consistent over time, with it being one of the most common surnames in the UK. It is often associated with Welsh heritage and has been carried by many notable figures throughout history.

Jones Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Jones is currently #2410 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Jones is currently #1082 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Jones is currently #1156 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-male Boy Nature: Jones is currently #541 on Kiindred Boy Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Jones is currently #1237 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-male Boy Unique: Jones is currently #556 on Kiindred Boy Unique Names

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