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Aldon
How to Pronounce Aldon
Pronounced AWL-dən /ˈɔl.dən/High
Meaning: From an English name/surname — Old English, 'old friend' (Ealdwine/Alden) or 'the old hill' (eald, 'old', plus dun, 'hill'); routes layeredLow
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Aldon comes from an English name and surname — from Old English, 'old friend' (a variant of Alden/Ealdwine) or 'the old hill' (eald, 'old', plus dun, 'hill'; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, sturdy, vintage-modern name.
It registers thinly in records. Rare, old-friend-or-old-hill at the root, and sturdy.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Aldon mean?
Aldon is English for 'old friend' (Alden) or 'the old hill'; the routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Aldon?
It's said AWL-dən /ˈɔl.dən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Aldon a boy or girl name?
Aldon is a boy's name.
How popular is Aldon?
Aldon is a rare name in the U.S.