Meaning & Origin
An English and Welsh surname originating as a patronymic derived from the given name John.
Jones is a boy's and girl's baby name of Welsh origin, one of the most common Welsh and English surnames, a patronymic meaning "son of John," from the Hebrew Yochanan meaning "God is gracious." As a first name, it carries a confident, literary distinction.
Jones as a given name evokes Indiana Jones, the beloved archaeologist-adventurer of Spielberg's classic film series, giving it an irresistible combination of academic intelligence and swashbuckling spirit. It is a bold choice that works equally well as a first or middle name.