Etymology & Historical Origin of the Baby Name Jadon

While we are all familiar with the ϋber-trendy Jayden names and all of his insufferable respellings, Jadon is actually a bonafide ancient name derived from the Bible. Most people are unaware of Jadon’s biblical beginnings because he appears as only a minor character in the Old Testament. In the Book of Nehemiah 3:7, Jadon is mentioned briefly as one of the builders of the wall of Jerusalem. His name is said to come from Hebrew (Yadon) meaning either “thankful” or “he will judge” (although the etymology is not universally confirmed). Despite Jadon’s tiny place in the Bible, the name’s usage is much more tied to the ultra-popularity of the Jayden type names. At least this one has a potential ancient etymology rather than being simply a modern American invention. It could be argued that Jadon is the truest of all the spellings (Hebrew pronunciation yah-DON).

All About the Baby Name – Jadon

Personality

OF THE BOY NAME JADON

The number Eight personality has everything to do with power, wealth and abundance. Somehow, this personality has been blessed on the material plane, but their authoritative and problem-solving traits provide evidence that their good fortunes are not just the luck of the lottery. They are well earned. This is the personality of CEOs and high-ranking military personnel. Eights are intensely active, hard-driving individuals. Success is only meaningful to them after a job well-done.  They are remarkable in their ability to see the larger picture right down to the smallest details, and organize a strategy around success. They then have the ability to direct a group around them toward any goal, and realize individual potential to get the most out of their team.

Popularity

OF THE BOY NAME JADON

Since Jadon only first appeared on the American male naming charts in 1998, we’re pretty certain that his name is tied more to the Jayden trend than the Biblical source. The spelling of Jadon reached moderate levels of usage, but has been trending backwards in more recent years. A lot of Americans are tiring of the Aiden, Brayden, Jayden and Kaden type masculine names due to overuse. Jadon is sure to be a casualty of this backlash. We think Jayden is getting ready to jump the shark despite the fact that he’s the 4th most popular boy’s name in America right now (2011 data). Maternity wards and kindergarten classes runneth over with Jaydens, Jadens, Jaidens, Jaydyns and Jaydins of both genders. When will the madness stop?

Quick Facts

ON JADON

GENDER:

Boy

ORIGIN:

Hebrew

NUMBER OF SYLLABLES:

2

RANKING POPULARITY:

868

PRONUNCIATION:

JAY-dən

SIMPLE MEANING:

Thankful, or He will judge

Characteristics

OF JADON

Authoritative

Powerful

Tough

Tenacious

Wealthy

Problem-solver

Achiever

Cultural References to the Baby Name – Jadon

Literary Characters

OF THE BABY NAME JADON

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ON JADON

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Famous People

NAMED JADON

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Children of Famous People

NAMED JADON

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Historic Figures

WITH THE NAME JADON

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