Cleon
Meaningglory · Greek
- US rank
- #9,714
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #656 in 1903
7 babies were named Cleon in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1884–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Cleon you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 243,902 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Cleon, 7 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Cleon would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryCleon first shows up in US birth records in 1884, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 141 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1903, when it ranked #656. Today it's #9,714, so it could be due a comeback.
- MeaningIn Greek, Cleon means “glory”. Our records link it to English and Greek roots.
About the name Cleon
Cleon is a boy name of English and Greek origin meaning “glory”. It has 5 letters and 1 syllable, starting with C and ending in “-eon”. US birth records list Cleon for boys from 1884 to 2025, in 127 of those 142 years. Its best year was 1903, when it ranked #656 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #9,714, with 7 babies.
Origin:English namesGreek names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 25 | 40,513 boys |
| 1890s | 19 | 51,733 boys |
| 1900s | 45 | 22,442 boys |
| 1910s | 50 | 20,052 boys |
| 1920s | 51 | 19,497 boys |
| 1930s | 43 | 23,447 boys |
| 1940s | 21 | 46,620 boys |
| 1950s | 13 | 78,309 boys |
| 1960s | 12 | 83,472 boys |
| 1970s | 19 | 51,387 boys |
| 1980s | 7.3 | 137,741 boys |
| 1990s | 6.3 | 158,479 boys |
| 2000s | 3.5 | 288,184 boys |
| 2010s | 3.3 | 304,878 boys |
| 2020s | 4.0 | 253,165 boys |
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- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Cleon
What does the name Cleon mean?
Cleon means “glory” in Greek.
What is the origin of the name Cleon?
Cleon has English, Greek roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Cleon a boy or girl name?
Cleon is a boy name.
How popular is the name Cleon?
Cleon ranked #9,714 for US boys in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 1903 (#656).