Geon

♂ Boy

Pronounced GEE-on /ˈɡiː.ɒn/Medium

Meaning: A Korean given name (romanized), whose meaning depends on the Chinese characters (hanja) chosen — common readings include 'to build; to establish' or 'strong; healthy'. Because the sense follows the hanja, the meaning is character-dependent; routes uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A Korean name: Geon's meaning depends on the hanja chosen (said 'GEE-on'). Routes are character-dependent, which we note.

💕 Browse more names

Origin LowKorean

MeaningA Korean given name (romanized), whose meaning depends on the Chinese characters (hanja) chosen — common readings include 'to build; to establish' or 'strong; healthy'. Because the sense follows the hanja, the meaning is character-dependent; routes uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2022)#9270 ↗ Rising

2022 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 41

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

As a boy's name Geon is a Korean given name, romanized; its meaning depends on the hanja chosen, with common readings like 'to build; establish' or 'strong; healthy'. The sense is character-dependent, which we note — rare in the U.S. (said 'GEE-on').

It appears rarely in the U.S., familiar in Korea. Rare here, character-dependent, and crisp.

Did you know? Geon is a Korean name whose meaning shifts with the Chinese characters (hanja) behind it — often 'to build; establish' or 'strong; healthy' — so its sense is character-dependent, which we note (said 'GEE-on').

Overall data confidence 34%

References — Geon — Korean given name; meaning hanja-dependent

Variations

GunGeunKeon

Nicknames

GeoGee

Famous Bearers

Famous bearers coming soon.

If you like Geon…

Keon— a like short K/G- name

Jiho— a like Korean boy's name

Juwon— another Korean name

Haon— echoes that soft -on sound

Hajoon— shares the -on ending

Explore names like Geon

By themeuncertain short korean character-dependent

All themes →All meanings →All origins →

Frequently Asked

What does the name Geon mean?

Geon is a Korean name whose meaning depends on the hanja chosen; routes are character-dependent, which we note.

How do you pronounce Geon?

It's said GEE-on /ˈɡiː.ɒn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Geon a boy or girl name?

Geon is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Geon?

Geon is a rare name in the U.S.