Gracious; father of the sky
Jovon is a modern American variant of Javan or Jovan. It likely blends the Hebrew name Javan, meaning 'Greece', with the Latin root 'Jove', referring to the Roman king of gods, Jupiter. In contemporary usage, it is often treated as a rhythmic variation of John.
Less common today
Jovon isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,195 in 1992.
Professional football player and CFL All-Star
Former NFL linebacker
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).