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Aegon

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Pronounced AY-gon /ˈeΙͺ.Ι‘Ι’n/Medium

Meaning: An invented name from George R. R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire / Game of Thrones, borne by several Targaryen kings (Aegon the Conqueror); not a traditional name; we note the pop-culture sourceLow

In 30 seconds: An invented Game of Thrones name: Aegon. Bold, modern, and warm (said 'AY-gon').
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Origin LowAmerican
MeaningAn invented name from George R. R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire / Game of Thrones, borne by several Targaryen kings (Aegon the Conqueror); not a traditional name; we note the pop-culture source
U.S. rank (2025)#6458 β†— Rising
2025 U.S. births13 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 38

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 202520182025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Aegon is an invented name from George R. R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire / Game of Thrones, borne by several Targaryen kings (Aegon the Conqueror; not a traditional name; we note the pop-culture source). A bold, modern name (said 'AY-gon').

In the U.S. it appeared after the series. Rare, an-invented-name, and modern.

Did you know? Aegon is an invented name from Game of Thrones, borne by several Targaryen kings (Aegon the Conqueror) β€” a bold, modern name (we note the pop-culture source; said 'AY-gon').
Overall data confidence 28%
References β€” Aegon β€” pop-culture source noted

Variations

AeganAegyon

Nicknames

Aeg

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aegon mean?

Aegon is an invented name from Game of Thrones (Aegon the Conqueror); not a traditional name. We note the pop-culture source.

How do you pronounce Aegon?

It's said AY-gon /ˈeΙͺ.Ι‘Ι’n/ β€” two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Aegon a boy or girl name?

Aegon is a boy's name.

How popular is Aegon?

Aegon is a very rare name in the U.S.

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