Odilon
Meaningpossibly prosperity · Germanic
Odilon is a Mexican boy name thought to mean “prosperity”, with Germanic roots. Germanic names were often built from two words, such as strength, protection or fame, joined into one. 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 flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
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- GenerationOdilon peaked in 1945, which makes it a Silent Generation name, think grandparents and great-grandparents. The typical Odilon you'd meet today is about 80 years old.
- HistoryOdilon first shows up in US birth records in 1925, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 100 years since.
US births per million boys, 1925–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Odilon
Odilon is a boy name of Mexican origin meaning “possibly prosperity”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It was most fashionable in the 1940s, which gives it a vintage, grandparent-chic charm. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Mexican names
More Mexican boy names
- Boy name: Liam · resolute protector
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Unisex name: Luca · man from Lucania
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
Questions about the name Odilon
What does the name Odilon mean?
Odilon means “possibly prosperity” and comes from Germanic. Name experts don't fully agree on its roots, so this is the most likely meaning rather than a certainty. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Imran (“prosperity”), Vaibhav (“prosperity”), Rafferty (“abundance, prosperity”) and Sakae (“prosperity”).
What is the origin of the name Odilon?
Odilon is Mexican in origin, and its meaning traces back to Germanic. Other Mexican names to consider are Liam (“resolute protector”), Oliver (“olive tree”), Mateo (“gift of God”) and Lucas (“man from Lucania”).
Is Odilon a boy or girl name?
Odilon is a boy name.
How popular is the name Odilon?
Odilon is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2024. It peaked at #3,338 in 1945, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Odilon?
If you like Odilon, you might also like Imran, Vaibhav, Rafferty and Sakae.
What should I know before naming my baby Odilon?
Odilon is a Mexican boy name thought to mean “prosperity”, with Germanic roots. Germanic names were often built from two words, such as strength, protection or fame, joined into one. 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 flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.