Jason

healer (Greek)

Jason is a english / biblical boy name in the Philippines. PSA rank #94 (90,790 records), 2 syllables.

English / Biblical Modern English
PSA rank
#94
Count
90,790
Syllables
2
Origin
English / Biblical
Historical layer
Modern English
Sound
Neutral

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.

English 60% Biblical 30% Other 10%

Name character

Strength
3/5
Modernity
4/5
Formal feel
2/5
Sound: Neutral Everyperson Pairs with short or long surnames Travels well High origin confidence

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.

Best known for: Jason from Greek mythology (leader of the Argonauts) or Jason in the New Testament (Acts 17)

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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.