Gailon
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Gailon first appeared in US Social Security records in 1952.
Over 5 babies have been named Gailon in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Gailon is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #30,974 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #30,974
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Nicknames
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"precious one"
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Latin origin
"dawn, sunrise"
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Greek origin
"manly, strong (Drew/Andrew root)"
#30,783 in US
Arabic origin
"wishes, desires"
#30,876 in US
Ancient Greek origin
"east wind"
#30,894 in US
Old English origin
"male deer, vigorous young man"
#31,076 in US
Scottish Gaelic origin
"narrow strait (base: Kyle)"
#31,005 in US
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About the Name Gailon
Gailon is a boy name .
Gailon is currently ranked #30,974 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Gailon include Gai, Gaiie, Gailie, and Gaily. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis