Ladon

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Ladon Pronunciation

Ladon is pronounced LAY-don /ˈleɪ.dɒn/Medium

Meaning: Variously the Greek Ladon (the name of a dragon guarding the golden apples and a river god) and a modern La- + -don coinage; routes layered; we note the mythological figureLow

In 30 seconds: A mythological dragon/river; a modern name: Ladon echoes Greek myth. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'LAY-don').

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Origin LowGreek, American

MeaningVariously the Greek Ladon (the name of a dragon guarding the golden apples and a river god) and a modern La- + -don coinage; routes layered; we note the mythological figure

U.S. rank (2024)#6652 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births13 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2012

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,254

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Ladon comes variously from the Greek Ladon — the name of a hundred-headed dragon that guarded the golden apples of the Hesperides, and of a river god — and a modern La- + -don coinage (routes layered; we note the mythological figure). A crisp, modern name (said 'LAY-don'; nickname Don).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, a-dragon-or-a-modern-name at the (layered) root, and modern.

Did you know? Ladon is the Greek name of a dragon that guarded the golden apples of the Hesperides (and a river god) — and is also a modern La- + -don coinage — a crisp, modern name (the routes are layered, and we note the mythological figure; said 'LAY-don').

Overall data confidence 35%

References — Ladon — mythological figure noted; routes layered

Variations

LaydonLadinLadonn

Nicknames

Don

Themes & Styles

Uncertain American Greek Mythology

If you like Ladon…

Landon— a sound-neighbor -don boys' name

Braydon— a fellow -don boys' name

Kaden— a companion modern boys' name

Jaylon— another La-/Jay- boys' name

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Ladon?

Ladon is pronounced LAY-don (/ˈleɪ.dɒn/). Press play above to hear Ladon said aloud.

How do you say Ladon?

Ladon is said LAY-don (/ˈleɪ.dɒn/). Press play above to hear Ladon said aloud.

What does the name Ladon mean?

Ladon is variously the Greek name of a dragon and a river god, and a modern La- + -don coinage; the routes are layered, and we note the mythological figure.

Is Ladon a boy or girl name?

Ladon is a boy's name.

How popular is Ladon?

Ladon is a very rare name in the U.S.