We’re celebrating National Jason Day this April 26. Jason is a common first name in most English-speaking countries. The name is borrowed from the Greek ‘Iásōn,’ which means ‘healer.’ There are more than 900,000 people named Jason in the U.S. alone, and over 70,000 of them are located in California. It has been a favorite boy’s name since its appearance in Greek mythology and later in Christian theology. Actors like Jason Bateman, Jason Momoa, Jason Sudeikis, and singers like Jason Mraz and Jason Derulo represent some of the most prominent personalities with the name.

National Brandon Day is commemorated on April 24 every year. “Brandon” is a common masculine name in English-speaking countries. Over three million Americans share this name, of which about 28,000 are located in Texas alone. Brandon is used as a first name nearly 92% of the time, although it does appear as the last name occasionally. Rising star Brandon Lee epitomized the spirit of 90s action films and the association of this name with youth, action, and vitality. Brandon Flynn has played the character named Justin Foley in the hit Netflix series “13 Reasons Why.”

National Gavin Day is celebrated on April 12 each year. Although the name Gavin is of Scottish origin, it is also a male name across English, Irish, Welsh, Swiss, and French cultures. Common variations of the word are Gavyn, Gavon, Gaven, and McGavin. Recently, Gavin has surpassed Kevin in popularity for boy names. It is interchangeable as a first and last name, appearing as a first name 49% of the time and the last name 51%. An estimated 150,000 people in the U.S. share the name, Gavin.