Meaning: Small ancient one; from Irish Gaelic Caoimhín (caoim: kind, gentle + fhinn: fair) — an Americanized spelling of Kevin/KevanMedium
In 30 seconds: An Americanized spelling of Kevin, from Irish Gaelic Caoimhín meaning 'kind and fair.' The Keon spelling is distinctly American, creating a phonetically distinct form of the same Irish name.
Keon is an Americanized spelling variant of Kevin, from Irish Gaelic Caoimhín (kind, gentle + fair, white). Saint Kevin of Glendalough is one of Ireland's patron saints. The Keon spelling is a creative American variant.
Keon ranked #1155 for boys in 2024.
Did you know? Kevin — and by extension Keon — was the name of Saint Kevin of Glendalough (498–618 CE), who according to legend was so peaceful that a blackbird laid eggs in his outstretched hand during prayer, and he remained motionless until they hatched.
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Variations
KevinKevan
Nicknames
Ke
Famous Bearers
★Keon Coleman(2003-)
American NFL wide receiver for the Buffalo Bills
★Keon Clark(1975-)
American former NBA basketball player
★Keon Broxton(1990-)
American former Major League Baseball outfielder
If you like Keon…
Kevin— the standard Irish spelling from which Keon derives
Leon— two-syllable -on ending name with the same flow
Deon— two-syllable -eon ending name in the same phonetic category
