Neon

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Pronounced NEE-on /ˈni.ɒn/High

Meaning: From the Greek neos, 'new' — the name of the element neon (a bright glowing gas/light); a word-name; we note the word-nameLow

In 30 seconds: New; a bright glowing light: Neon is a Greek word-name. Bold, modern, and warm.

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Origin LowGreek

MeaningFrom the Greek neos, 'new' — the name of the element neon (a bright glowing gas/light); a word-name; we note the word-name

U.S. rank (2024)#8740 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2019

Total births (all-time)≈ 75

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

Neon comes from the Greek neos, 'new' — the name of the element neon (a bright glowing gas/light); a word-name (we note the word-name). A bold, modern name (said 'NEE-on').

In the U.S. it appears as a modern word-name. Rare, new-and-bright-light at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Neon comes from the Greek neos, 'new' — the name of the bright glowing element/light — a bold word-name (we note the word-name; said 'NEE-on').

Overall data confidence 34%

References — Neon — word-name

Variations

NeyonNeonn

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Neon mean?

Neon is from the Greek neos, 'new' — the bright glowing element/light. We note the word-name.

How do you pronounce Neon?

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

Is Neon a boy or girl name?

Neon is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Neon?

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