Yadon

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Pronounced YAH-don /ˈjɑː.dɒn/Medium

Meaning: A form of the Hebrew name Yadon (biblical Jadon), a builder of Jerusalem's wall in the book of Nehemiah; the name is usually read as 'he will judge' or 'thankful; grateful'. The U.S. spelling also reads as a variant of Jadon.Low

In 30 seconds: A quiet biblical name: Yadon is read 'he will judge' or 'thankful' (said 'YAH-don').

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Origin MediumHebrew

MeaningA form of the Hebrew name Yadon (biblical Jadon), a builder of Jerusalem's wall in the book of Nehemiah; the name is usually read as 'he will judge' or 'thankful; grateful'. The U.S. spelling also reads as a variant of Jadon.

U.S. rank (2024)#14138 ↘ Falling

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

Peak year2020

Total births (all-time)≈ 39

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

Yadon renders the Hebrew name behind the biblical Jadon, a man named in Nehemiah among those who repaired the wall of Jerusalem. Readings of the name differ: 'he will judge' is common, and 'thankful; grateful' is also offered. In American use Yadon also reads as a spelling of Jadon, which we note (said 'YAH-don').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S., far behind Jadon. Rare, biblical, and understated.

Did you know? In the book of Nehemiah, Jadon — Hebrew Yadon — is one of the workers who helped rebuild the wall of Jerusalem; the name is usually read as 'he will judge' or 'thankful'.

Overall data confidence 45%

References — Yadon — Hebrew/biblical Jadon (Nehemiah); 'he will judge' / 'thankful'

Variations

JadonYadinJaden

Nicknames

YadDon

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yadon mean?

Yadon is a Hebrew name usually read as 'he will judge' or 'thankful'; it appears in Nehemiah as Jadon. Readings differ, which we note.

How do you pronounce Yadon?

It's said YAH-don /ˈjɑː.dɒn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Yadon a boy or girl name?

Yadon is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Yadon?

Yadon is a very rare name for boys in the U.S.