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Cleon

Boy Name #11,761 Most Popular Hidden Gem 5 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Cleon is a boy name, recorded for 8 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Cleon often also consider Mccall, Shakeem, Banjo .

Popularity Over Time

#11,761
Current Rank
Rising Fast Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#11,761
Total SSA Count
8

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Cle Cly Cleie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cleon

Is Cleon a boy or girl name?
Cleon is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #11761. As a girl name, it is ranked #70485. Cleon is more commonly used as a boy name.
How popular is the name Cleon?
Cleon is currently ranked #11761 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Cleon?
Common nicknames for Cleon include Cle, Cly, and Cleie.
Is Cleon a common or rare name?
Cleon is an uncommon name, ranked #11761 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Cleon

Cleon is a boy name .

Is Cleon a boy or girl name? Cleon is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #11,761 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #70,485. Cleon is more commonly used as a boy name.

Cleon is currently ranked #11,761 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Cleon include Cle, Cly, and Cleie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Cleon include Cleo . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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