Zenon

Zenon: name meaning, origin and popularity

Boy nameGreek origin

Meaning and origin of Zenon

  • A male given name from Ancient Greek, variant of Zeno.

Etymology

From Ancient Greek Ζήνων (Zḗnōn).

How popular is Zenon?

15U.S. babies in 2025
#1588peak rank (1910)
1,276babies since 1880

Since 1880, 1,276 boys in the U.S. have been named Zenon. Its highest rank for boys was #1588 in 1910. In 2025, 15 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Zenon FAQ

What does the name Zenon mean?

A male given name from Ancient Greek, variant of Zeno. From Ancient Greek Ζήνων (Zḗnōn).

What is the origin of the name Zenon?

Zenon is listed as a name of Greek origin.

How popular is the name Zenon?

Since 1880, 1,276 boys in the U.S. have been named Zenon. Its highest rank for boys was #1588 in 1910. In 2025, 15 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Zenon a boy or girl name?

Zenon is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 1,276 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.