Raon
Meaningjoyful · Korean
Raon is a Korean gender-neutral name meaning “joyful”. 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?
- AnagramShuffle the letters of Raon and you get Aron, Nora and Roan. Same letters, different names.
- GenerationRaon is having its moment right now. Most Raons are still in diapers or at preschool, so picture a Gen Alpha or Gen Beta kid.
- HistoryRaon first shows up in US birth records in 2024, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
US births per million boys, 2024–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Raon
Raon is a gender-neutral name of Korean origin meaning “joyful”. Short and strong, it's said in a single beat with a crisp finish, so it pairs easily with a longer middle name. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades. 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 Raon
What does the name Raon mean?
Raon means “joyful” and comes from Korean. Other gender-neutral names with a similar meaning include Alaia (“joyful”), Aliza (“joyful”), Merry (“merry, joyful”) and Bahija (“joyful”).
What is the origin of the name Raon?
Raon is Korean in origin. Other Korean names to consider are Mira (“wonderful”), Ari (“lion”), Hanna (“grace”) and Mina (“depends on the hanja chosen”).
Is Raon a boy or girl name?
Both. Raon 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 Raon?
Raon 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 #12,349 in 2024, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Raon?
If you like Raon, you might also like Alaia, Aliza, Merry and Bahija.
What should I know before naming my baby Raon?
Raon is a Korean gender-neutral name meaning “joyful”. 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.