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Ganon

♂ Boy

Pronounced GAN-un /ˈɡæn.ən/Medium

Meaning: Ganon reads two ways: as an Irish surname (Gannon, from Ó Fionnáin, linked to fionn 'fair-haired'), and as the name of the villain Ganon in Nintendo's Legend of Zelda. Routes uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A dual-route name: Ganon is an Irish surname ('fair-haired') and the Zelda villain (said 'GAN-un'). Routes uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowIrish, English
MeaningGanon reads two ways: as an Irish surname (Gannon, from Ó Fionnáin, linked to fionn 'fair-haired'), and as the name of the villain Ganon in Nintendo's Legend of Zelda. Routes uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#11335 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 271

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201519992024

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

Ganon is an Irish surname (a form of Gannon, from Ó Fionnáin, linked to fionn 'fair-haired'), and also the name of the villain Ganon in Nintendo's Legend of Zelda. The route here is uncertain, which we note — a crisp, bold pick (said 'GAN-un').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely for boys. Rare, bold, and dual-route.

Did you know? Ganon reads as an Irish surname (Gannon, tied to 'fair-haired') — and gamers know it as the villain in The Legend of Zelda. A dual-route pick whose path here is uncertain, which we note (said 'GAN-un').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Ganon — Irish surname 'fair-haired'; Zelda villain; route uncertain

Variations

GannonGanenGannen

Nicknames

GanNon

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ganon mean?

Ganon reads as an Irish surname (Gannon, 'fair-haired') and as the Zelda video-game villain; the route is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Ganon?

It's said GAN-un /ˈɡæn.ən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Ganon a boy or girl name?

Ganon is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Ganon?

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

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