Keon

♂ Boy

Pronounced KEE-on /ˈkiː.ɒn/High

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.

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Origin MediumIrish

MeaningSmall ancient one; from Irish Gaelic Caoimhín (caoim: kind, gentle + fhinn: fair) — an Americanized spelling of Kevin/Kevan

U.S. rank (2025)#1578 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births108 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2003

Total births (all-time)≈ 9,122

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

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.

Overall data confidence 72%

U.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

KevinKevan

Nicknames

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

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Eamon— shares the -on ending

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Keon mean?

Keon means 'kind and fair,' an Americanized spelling of Kevin, from Irish Gaelic Caoimhín (caoim: kind + fhinn: fair).

How do you pronounce Keon?

It's said KEE-on — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Keon a boy or girl name?

Keon is used as a boys' name.

How popular is Keon?

Keon ranked #1155 for U.S. boys in 2024.