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Ardon

♂ Boy

Pronounced AR-don /ˈɑːr.dɒn/Medium

Meaning: Ardon is a Hebrew biblical name, glossed 'bronze' or 'descendant.' It appears in the Hebrew Bible as a son of Caleb. In modern Israel it is also read as related to 'bronze.' A sturdy, old-rooted name.Low

In 30 seconds: A sturdy biblical name: Ardon is Hebrew for 'bronze; descendant' (said 'AR-don').
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningArdon is a Hebrew biblical name, glossed 'bronze' or 'descendant.' It appears in the Hebrew Bible as a son of Caleb. In modern Israel it is also read as related to 'bronze.' A sturdy, old-rooted name.
U.S. rank (2024)#12442 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 85

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202119202024

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

Ardon is a Hebrew biblical name, glossed 'bronze' or 'descendant,' listed as a son of Caleb in the Hebrew Bible. It is used in modern Israel and reads as a strong, antique-feeling pick. The gloss is debated, which we note (said 'AR-don').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, biblical, and sturdy.

Did you know? Ardon is a Hebrew biblical name meaning 'bronze' or 'descendant' — borne by a son of Caleb in scripture; strong and old-rooted (said 'AR-don').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Ardon — Hebrew biblical 'bronze; descendant'; son of Caleb

Variations

ArdanArden

Nicknames

ArdDon

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ardon mean?

Ardon is a Hebrew biblical name meaning 'bronze' or 'descendant'; the gloss is debated, which we note.

How do you pronounce Ardon?

It's said AR-don /ˈɑːr.dɒn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Ardon a boy or girl name?

Ardon is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Ardon?

Ardon is a rare name for boys in the U.S.

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