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Keyon

β™‚ Boy

Pronounced kee-AWN /ˈkʌn/High

Meaning: LionMedium

In 30 seconds: Keyon is an African American name meaning 'lion'. It is bold and brief, with a sound that fits easily into modern naming.
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Origin MediumAfrican American
MeaningLion
U.S. rank (2025)#2340 β†˜ Falling
2025 U.S. births59 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2002
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 5,916

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 200219722025

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

Keyon carries African American roots and the meaning 'lion', an image of courage and presence. It belongs to a contemporary naming tradition where sound and spelling are shaped freely, and its connections to other names are loose rather than fixed. The lion sense gives it an unmistakably strong character.

Spellings and look-alikes vary, and the name sits loosely near forms like Geon. The open '-on' ending keeps it smooth despite the strength of its meaning.

Did you know? Keyon is a spelling variant of Keon, so it keeps the same core meaning of 'lion' while changing the visual style.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Keyon β€” etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration β€” 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

Keanu?Keshawn?Qiana?GeonKŏn

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • β˜…Keyon Dooling (1980-)
    American former NBA guard who played 13 seasons
  • β˜…Keyon Harrold (1980-)
    American jazz trumpeter, vocalist and producer

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Keyon mean?

Keyon is usually explained as meaning 'lion' and is most often linked with African American tradition.

How do you pronounce Keyon?

It's commonly said kee-AWN /ˈkʌn/.

Is Keyon a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Keyon is used as a boy name.

How popular is Keyon?

In 2024, Keyon ranked #2018 in the U.S. for boys, with 76 births recorded.

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