Jason
healer (Greek)
Jason is a english / biblical boy name in the Philippines. PSA rank #94 (90,790 records), 2 syllables.
Origin and meaning
healer (Greek)
Jason comes from the Ancient Greek root 'iasthai' meaning 'to heal'. It entered the Christian tradition via Jason of Thessalonica in the New Testament, but its widespread adoption in the Philippines is largely due to 20th-century American media and naming trends.
Derived from the Greek name Iason meaning 'healer', associated with Greek mythology and the New Testament. In the Philippines, it became widespread through American English cultural influence during the 20th century.
Name character
In the Philippines
Very common standalone first name or as part of a compound (e.g., Mark Jason, John Jason). Typical Filipino nicknames include Jay, Jace, or Son-son.
Related forms
- Iason Greek
- Jasón Spanish
- Jason French
Jason with popular surnames
How the first name sits with a mother's maiden surname and father's surname.
About the name Jason
How do I use Jason with two Filipino surnames?
Jason is the given name. The full name is Jason + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Jason a common boy name in the Philippines?
PSA rank #94 describes how often this given name appears in Philippine records — not whether it is a better name. Fit with both family surnames still matters more for the birth certificate.