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Jalon

♂ Boy

Pronounced JAY-lon /ˈdʒeɪ.lɒn/High

Meaning: From Hebrew Jalon, 'he abides; he tarries; lodging' (a biblical name); also a modern coined name; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: He abides; he tarries: Jalon is Hebrew. Crisp, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningFrom Hebrew Jalon, 'he abides; he tarries; lodging' (a biblical name); also a modern coined name; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#4775 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births21 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2001
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,468

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200119702025

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

Jalon comes from Hebrew Jalon, 'he abides; he tarries; lodging' (a biblical name); it is also used as a modern coined name (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'JAY-lon'; nickname Jay).

In the U.S. it appears in records. Rare, he-abides at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Jalon means 'he abides; he tarries; lodging' in Hebrew (a biblical name) — also a modern coined name — a crisp, modern name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'JAY-lon').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Jalon — routes layered

Variations

JaylonJaalonJalen

Nicknames

Jay

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jalon mean?

Jalon is Hebrew 'he abides; he tarries' (a biblical name); it is also a modern coinage, so the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Jalon?

It's said JAY-lon /ˈdʒeɪ.lɒn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Jalon a boy or girl name?

Jalon is a boy's name.

How popular is Jalon?

Jalon is a rare name in the U.S.

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