Alon

♂ Boy

Pronounced ah-LOHN /ɑˈloʊn/Medium

Meaning: From Hebrew alon, 'oak tree' — a symbol of strength and enduranceHigh

In 30 seconds: Strong as an oak: Alon is Hebrew for 'oak tree' — endurance and strength. Crisp, modern, and warm.

Origin HighHebrew

MeaningFrom Hebrew alon, 'oak tree' — a symbol of strength and endurance

U.S. rank (2024)#4558 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births22 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,169

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Alon comes from Hebrew alon, 'oak tree' — long a symbol of strength and endurance. A crisp, popular modern name in Israel and Jewish families.

In the U.S. it appears in Jewish and Israeli families. Rare, oak-tree at the root, and strong.

Did you know? Alon means 'oak tree' in Hebrew — a symbol of strength and endurance; a crisp, popular modern Israeli name.

Overall data confidence 82%

AllonIlan

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Ilan— a fellow Hebrew tree-name

Oren— the 'pine tree' Hebrew name

Eitan— another strong Hebrew name

Armon— shares the -on ending

Amon— a fellow Hebrew choice

By meaningStrength

What does the name Alon mean?

Alon is Hebrew for 'oak tree' — a symbol of strength.

How do you pronounce Alon?

It's said ah-LOHN /ɑˈloʊn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Alon a boy or girl name?

Alon is a boy's name.

How popular is Alon?

Alon is a rare name in the U.S.