Andon

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Pronounced AN-don /ˈæn.dən/Medium

Meaning: A Bulgarian/Albanian form of Anton/Anthony — from the Roman family name Antonius, of uncertain meaning, later linked to 'priceless; praiseworthy'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Priceless; praiseworthy: Andon is a Balkan form of Anton. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'AN-don').

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Origin LowLatin, Greek

MeaningA Bulgarian/Albanian form of Anton/Anthony — from the Roman family name Antonius, of uncertain meaning, later linked to 'priceless; praiseworthy'; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#7764 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2004

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,045

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Andon is a Bulgarian/Albanian form of Anton/Anthony — from the Roman family name Antonius, of uncertain meaning, later linked to 'priceless; praiseworthy' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'AN-don').

In the U.S. it appears in Balkan families. Rare, priceless-and-praiseworthy at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Anthony comes from the Roman family name Antonius, later linked to 'priceless; praiseworthy' — Andon is a Bulgarian/Albanian form, crisp and classic (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'AN-don').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Anton — routes layered

Variations

AntonAndonisAnden

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Antwon— shares Andon's Latin roots

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Andon mean?

Andon is a Bulgarian/Albanian form of Anton/Anthony — later linked to 'priceless; praiseworthy'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Andon?

It's said AN-don /ˈæn.dən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Andon a boy or girl name?

Andon is a boy's name.

How popular is Andon?

Andon is a rare name in the U.S.