Mayon

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Pronounced MAY-on /ˈmeɪ.ɒn/Medium

Meaning: Mayon has more than one possible route: it is the name of the famously symmetrical volcano in the Philippines, and in classical Tamil poetry Mayon is a name of the dark-hued god (linked with Vishnu). In U.S. use it also reads as a modern May- coinage. The routes are uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: Mayon is a modern two-beat name that also names a famous volcano and, in old Tamil verse, the dark-hued god (said 'MAY-on'). Routes uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowMultiple, American English

MeaningMayon has more than one possible route: it is the name of the famously symmetrical volcano in the Philippines, and in classical Tamil poetry Mayon is a name of the dark-hued god (linked with Vishnu). In U.S. use it also reads as a modern May- coinage. The routes are uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2024)#13494 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2013

Total births (all-time)≈ 21

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

Mayon sits at a crossroads. In the Philippines it names Mount Mayon, the volcano famous for its almost perfect cone. In classical Tamil literature, Mayon is an ancient name of the dark-hued god, later identified with Vishnu — a tradition we note with respect. In modern U.S. use the name also reads simply as a May- coinage. No single route is documented, and we say so honestly (said 'MAY-on').

It appears rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, modern, and many-rooted.

Did you know? Mayon is the name of the Philippines' near-perfect cone volcano, and in classical Tamil poetry it is a name of the dark-hued god. Which route a family has in mind is uncertain, which we note (said 'MAY-on').

Overall data confidence 32%

References — Mayon — Mount Mayon (Philippines); Tamil Mayon (dark-hued god); modern coinage; routes uncertain

Variations

MaionMayan

Nicknames

MayYon

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mayon mean?

Mayon has several possible routes: the Philippine volcano Mayon, an old Tamil name of the dark-hued god, or a modern coinage. The routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Mayon?

It's said MAY-on /ˈmeɪ.ɒn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Mayon a boy or girl name?

Mayon is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Mayon?

Mayon is a rare name for boys in the U.S.