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Cleon

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Cleon

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.
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Origin LowGreek
MeaningFrom the Greek kleos, 'glory; fame; renown' (Kleon, an Athenian statesman)
U.S. rank (2025)#9900 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1921
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,993
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192118842025

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

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

Variations

KleonCleoCleonte

Nicknames

Cleo

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Frequently Asked

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.

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