Daon
Meaningpossibly all good things come · Korean
Daon is a Korean gender-neutral name thought to mean “all good things come”. Korean names are usually built from two syllables, each picked for the character it's written with. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds short and punchy, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with a longer middle name. It suits a boy or a girl equally well.
Did you know?
- GenerationDaon peaked in 1983, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Daon you'd meet today is about 42 years old.
- HistoryDaon first shows up in US birth records in 1983, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 42 years since.
US births per million boys, 1983–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Daon
Daon is a gender-neutral name of Korean origin meaning “possibly all good things come”. Short and strong, it's said in a single beat with a crisp finish, so it pairs easily with a longer middle name. It hit its peak in the 1980s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name. It works for a boy or a girl, which suits parents who'd like a name that doesn't signal gender.
Origin:Korean names
More Korean names
- Girl name: Mira · wonderful
- Unisex name: Ari · lion
- Girl name: Hanna · grace
- Girl name: Mina · depends on the hanja chosen
- Girl name: Hana · one; flower in Japanese
- Unisex name: Sol · sun
- Girl name: Yuna · often gentle
- Unisex name: Dana · graceful, refined
Questions about the name Daon
What does the name Daon mean?
Daon means “possibly all good things come” and comes from Korean. Name experts don't fully agree on its roots, so this is the most likely meaning rather than a certainty. Other gender-neutral names with a similar meaning include Chukwuemeka (“god has done great things”), Chiemeka (“God has done great things”), Mlungisi (“one who puts things right”) and Pantaleon (“lion in all things”).
What is the origin of the name Daon?
Daon is Korean in origin. Other Korean names to consider are Mira (“wonderful”), Ari (“lion”), Hanna (“grace”) and Mina (“depends on the hanja chosen”).
Is Daon a boy or girl name?
Both. Daon is a true gender-neutral name used for boys and girls. That balance makes it a good pick if you'd like a name that doesn't signal gender.
How popular is the name Daon?
Daon is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2001. It peaked at #6,238 in 1983, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Daon?
If you like Daon, you might also like Chukwuemeka, Chiemeka, Mlungisi and Pantaleon.
What should I know before naming my baby Daon?
Daon is a Korean gender-neutral name thought to mean “all good things come”. Korean names are usually built from two syllables, each picked for the character it's written with. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds short and punchy, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with a longer middle name. It suits a boy or a girl equally well. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.