Cleon

♂ Boy

Pronounced KLEE-on /ˈkli.ɒn/High

Meaning: From the Greek kleos, 'glory; fame; renown' (Kleon, an Athenian statesman)Low

In 30 seconds: Glory; renowned: Cleon is Greek. Crisp, classic, and warm.

Origin LowGreek

MeaningFrom the Greek kleos, 'glory; fame; renown' (Kleon, an Athenian statesman)

U.S. rank (2024)#9123 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1921

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,993

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Cleon comes from the Greek kleos, 'glory; fame; renown' (Kleon, an Athenian statesman). A crisp, classic name (said 'KLEE-on').

In the U.S. it appears as a classical revival name. Rare, glory-and-renown at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Cleon comes from the Greek kleos, 'glory; fame; renown' (Kleon, an Athenian statesman) — a crisp, classic name (said 'KLEE-on').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Cleon — Greek etymology

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Cleo

Cleo— a related short form

Leon— a sound-neighbor -eon Greek boys' name

Theon— a fellow -eon Greek boys' name

Chiron— a similarly popular pick

Carston— shares the -on ending

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By meaningHonor

What does the name Cleon mean?

Cleon is Greek for 'glory; fame; renown' (from kleos).

How do you pronounce Cleon?

It's said KLEE-on /kli.n/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Cleon a boy or girl name?

Cleon is a boy's name.

How popular is Cleon?

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