Espen vs Karon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Espen

Boy #3,690 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"divine bear, god-bear"

Origin: Old Norse

Norwegian Scandinavian Danish

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Boy #3,572 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pure, chaste"

Origin: Greek katharos via Scandinavian

Scandinavian Danish Norwegian

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Espen Rank #3,690

Karon Rank #3,572

Karon is more popular, ranked #3572 vs #3690 for Espen.

Is Espen or Karon more popular?

Karon is more popular, ranked #3572 compared to Espen at #3690 in the United States.

What do Espen and Karon mean?

Espen means "divine bear, god-bear" (Old Norse origin). Karon means "pure, chaste" (Greek katharos via Scandinavian origin).

Are Espen and Karon boy or girl names?

Espen is primarily a boy name. Karon is primarily a boy name.