Kleon
Meaningglory, fame · Greek
- US rank
- #12,008
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #12,008 in 2025
5 babies were named Kleon in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 2025–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Kleon you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 344,828 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Kleon, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Kleon would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryKleon first shows up in US birth records in 2025, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearKleon is at its all-time high right now: #12,008 in 2025.
- New on the sceneKleon wasn't given to enough babies to be counted in 2000. It only took off after 2025.
- MeaningIn Greek, Kleon means “glory, fame”.
About the name Kleon
Kleon is a boy name of Greek origin meaning “glory, fame”. It has 5 letters and 1 syllable, starting with K and ending in “-eon”. US birth records list Kleon for boys only in 2025, the one year at least 5 babies got it. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #12,008 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #12,008, with 5 babies.
Origin:Greek names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 2.9 | 344,828 boys |
More Greek boy names
- Boy name: Theodore · gift of God
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Thomas · twin
- Unisex name: Miles · possibly gracious
Questions about the name Kleon
What does the name Kleon mean?
Kleon means “glory, fame” in Greek.
What is the origin of the name Kleon?
Kleon has Greek roots in our records. Other Greek names include Theodore, Mateo, Lucas.
Is Kleon a boy or girl name?
Kleon is a boy name.
How popular is the name Kleon?
Kleon ranked #12,008 for US boys in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#12,008).