Jayshon
Meaning of Jayshon
Jayshon, pronounced JAY-shon (/ˈdʒeɪʃən/) in American English, constitutes a contemporary Anglophone masculine given name derived as a phonetic variant of the ancient Greek Iásōn (Ἰάσων), meaning “healer”; its orthographic structure—melding the diminutive prefix “Jay” with the terminal element “-shon”—exemplifies modern English naming conventions that prioritize distinctive phonological contours within a familiar etymological framework. While absent from classical registers, the name’s semantic inheritance from its mythological antecedent confers associations of leadership and restorative agency, echoing the legendary figure who led the Argonauts. Empirical data from the United States Social Security Administration indicates that, following an initial registration of five occurrences in 1989, the name reached a maximum of thirty-nine occurrences in 2010 and, as of 2024, is attributed to six newborn males, ranking 918th among male given names. Its sustained albeit modest usage underscores its appeal to parents seeking a balance between classical resonance and orthographic novelty within an Anglo-American cultural milieu.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as JAY-shon (/ˈdʒeɪʃən/)
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