Cleon
Cleon: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Cleon
- A male given name from Ancient Greek.
Etymology
Borrowed from Ancient Greek Κλέων (Kléōn), from κλέω (kléō, “to recount, celebrate”).
How popular is Cleon?
Since 1880, 189 girls and 3,000 boys in the U.S. have been named Cleon (6% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1996 in 1905. Its highest rank for boys was #662 in 1903. In 2025, 7 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Sibling name ideas for Cleon
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Cleon FAQ
What does the name Cleon mean?
A male given name from Ancient Greek. Borrowed from Ancient Greek Κλέων (Kléōn), from κλέω (kléō, “to recount, celebrate”).
What is the origin of the name Cleon?
Cleon is listed as a name of Greek origin.
How popular is the name Cleon?
Since 1880, 189 girls and 3,000 boys in the U.S. have been named Cleon (6% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1996 in 1905. Its highest rank for boys was #662 in 1903. In 2025, 7 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Cleon a boy or girl name?
Cleon is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 189 girls and 3,000 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.