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Cleon
BoyMeaning of Cleon: Greek: 'glory'
Cleon is a boy's name most strongly associated with Greek naming. It has 5 letters and 1 syllable, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 9153rd most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025 and 4270th in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#9153
7 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#4270
4 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
3,189
First recorded 1884 · peak 1921
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
94% boys · 6% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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