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Eleon

♂ Boy

Pronounced EL-ee-on /ˈɛl.i.ɒn/Medium

Meaning: A name variously linked to the Greek eleos ('compassion; mercy') and to Leon ('lion'), sometimes read as a form of Elyon (Hebrew, 'most high'). Routes uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A layered name: Eleon touches 'compassion' and 'lion' across routes (said 'EL-ee-on'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowGreek
MeaningA name variously linked to the Greek eleos ('compassion; mercy') and to Leon ('lion'), sometimes read as a form of Elyon (Hebrew, 'most high'). Routes uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (2025)#7823 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 37

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202520202025

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

Eleon connects to the Greek eleos ('compassion') and to Leon ('lion'), with an echo of the Hebrew Elyon ('most high'). Its route is layered, which we note — a rare, resonant name in the U.S. (said 'EL-ee-on').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, resonant, and layered.

Did you know? Eleon is linked variously to the Greek eleos ('compassion; mercy'), to Leon ('lion'), and to Elyon ('most high'); the exact route is uncertain, which we note (said 'EL-ee-on').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Eleon — Greek 'compassion' / Leon / Elyon; routes uncertain

Variations

EleyonElyonLeon

Nicknames

EleLeo

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Eleon mean?

Eleon is linked to the Greek 'compassion,' to Leon ('lion'), and to Elyon ('most high'). The routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Eleon?

It's said EL-ee-on /ˈɛl.i.ɒn/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Eleon a boy or girl name?

Eleon is a boy's name.

How popular is Eleon?

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

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