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This is a list of submitted names in which the gender is masculine; and the pattern is *on.
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Ason m & f English (American, Modern), American (Rare, Archaic)
Transferred use of the surname Ason.
Asphalion m Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek adjective ἀσφαλής (asphales) meaning "safe, secure" as well as "steadfast, reliable, trustworthy". The word is ultimately derived from the Greek verb ἀσφαλίζω (asphalizo) meaning "to fortify, to make secure, to make safe"... [more]
Astion m Late Greek, History (Ecclesiastical)
Means "small city" in Greek, derived from Greek ἄστυ (astu) or (asty) "city, town" combined with the Greek diminutive suffix -ιων (-ion), this is also the Georgian and Romanian form of this name... [more]
Aston m Spanish (Modern)
Spanish form of Ashton.
Astymedon m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek ἄστυ (asty) meaning "city, town" and μέδων (medon) meaning "ruler", itself from μέδω (medo) meaning "to protect, to rule over".
Ataphon m Thai
Alternate transcription of Thai อรรถพล (see Atthaphon).
Atapon m Thai
Alternate transcription of Thai อรรถพล (see Atthaphon).
Ataveon m African American (Rare)
Possibly an altered form of Octavian.
Athaphon m Thai
Alternate transcription of Thai อรรถพล (see Atthaphon).
Athapon m Thai
Alternate transcription of Thai อรรถพล (see Atthaphon).
Athelaston m African American (Modern, Rare)
Either a combination of Athel and Aston or a variant of Athelston.... [more]
Athelston m Medieval English, English (Rare), Literature
Medieval variant of Æthelstan, which is still in use today. In literature, this is the name of the eponymous character of the Middle English verse romance Athelston (14th century), the author of which is unknown.... [more]
Athenion m Ancient Greek
Derived from the name of the Greek goddess Athena combined with the Greek diminutive suffix -ιων (-ion). A known bearer of this name was Athenion of Maroneia, an ancient Greek painter from the 3rd century BC.
Atherton m English (Rare, Archaic)
Transferred use of the surname Atherton. A famous bearer of the name was American lawyer Atherton Blight (1834-1909).
Athon m Thai
Means "care, concern, respect" in Thai.
Attaphon m Thai
Alternate transcription of Atthaphon.
Attapon m Thai
Alternate transcription of Atthaphon.
Atthaphon m Thai
From Thai อรรถ (at) meaning "essence" and พล (phon) meaning "force, strength, power".
Atthapon m Thai
Alternate transcription of Atthaphon.
Audilon m Lengadocian
Languedocian form of Odilon.
Aumon m Scots
Scots form of Amon.
Aùrelión m Kashubian
Kashubian form of Aurelian.
Auson m Greek Mythology (Hellenized)
The name of a son of Odysseus. Taken from Ausones, the Greek form of Latin Aurunci, the name of a tribe. Aurunci is most likely derived from Latin aurum "gold".
Autochthon m Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek αὐτόχθων (autochthon) meaning "sprung from the land itself; indigenous, native", composed of αὐτός (autos) "self" and χθών (chthon) "earth, soil"... [more]
Automedon m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek αὐτός (autos) meaning "self" combined with the Greek noun μέδων (medon) meaning "ruler" (see Medon).... [more]
Aveon m & f English (Rare)
Variant of Avon.
Avon f & m English (Modern)
English variant of Afon.
Avron m Italian, Jewish
Ancient Sicilian but now being used as a first name again; was taken from Sicily by Jews somewhere around 500 years ago (or longer), and became a Jewish sir-name (e.g., Arnon Avron the mathematician)... [more]
Avtalyon m Early Jewish
The name of a Pharisaic Av-Beit-Din (vice-president) of the Sanhedrin, second to Shemaya, during the 1st century BC.
Axion m Greek Mythology
Derived from either the Greek adjective ἄξιος (axios) meaning "worthy, deserving" or from the Greek noun ἀξία (axia) meaning "worth, value". Both are closely related to the Greek verb ἀξιόω (axioo) meaning "to think or deem worthy"... [more]
Axton m English (Modern)
Transferred use of the surname Axton, meaning "Acca's stone", from the Old English given name Acca and stān 'stone'.
Ayalon m Hebrew
Modern Hebrew form of Ajalon.
Aydon m English
Variant of Aidan.
Ayron m English
Variant of the Hebrew name Aaron.
Ayrton m English, Portuguese (Brazilian), Various
Transferred use of the surname Ayrton, which was originally taken from the place name Airton.... [more]
Ayson m English (American, Modern, Rare)
Either transferred use of the surname Ayson or a variant of Ason.
Ayton m English
Transferred use of the surname Ayton.
Azimjon m Uzbek, Tajik
From the given name Azim combined with Persian جان (jān) meaning "soul, life".
Azulon m Popular Culture
Meant to be the original masculine form of Azula, from which that name is derived. Fire Lord Azulon is a character in the American television show Avatar: The Last Airbender.
Babylon m & f English (American, Rare)
From the ancient place name, from the Greek form of Akkadian Bab-ilani meaning "the gate of the gods" from bab "gate" and ilani, plural of ilu "god".
Baek-hyeon m Korean
From Sino-Korean 伯 "older brother" and 賢 "virtuous, worthy, good".
Bæron m Icelandic (Modern, Rare)
Icelandic adoption of Byron.
Ballington m English (British, Rare, ?)
Transferred use of the surname Ballington.... [more]
Bang-won m Korean, History
Meaning unknown. This was the personal name of Taejong (1367-1422), third king of Joseon.
Bankston m English (American, Modern, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Bankston.
Bannon m English (American, Modern, Rare)
Transferred from the surname Bannon.
Bardón m Spanish
Spanish form of Bardo.
Barron m English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Barron.... [more]
Barton m English, Popular Culture
Transferred use of the surname Barton. In popular culture, Barton Fink is the name of a playwright in the 1991 film "Barton Fink".
Battalion m English (Puritan)
Meaning, "a large, organized group of people pursuing a common aim or sharing a major undertaking." Referring to the army of God (believers).
Bawon m Medieval Polish
Polish form of Bavon.
Bawon m & f Javanese
Means "share of a rice harvest received for one's services during the harvesting" in Javanese.
Baxton m English (Rare)
Transferred use of the English surname of Baxton.
Bayemon m Judeo-Christian-Islamic Legend (Gallicized)
French form of Paimon, found in French editions of The Grimoire of Pope Honorius.
Bayron m Spanish (Latin American)
Spanish form of Byron, reflecting the English pronunciation.
Beacon m English
Derived from the surname Beacon, or from the English word beacon meaning "prominent signal".
Bekjon m Uzbek
Uzbek cognate of Bekzhan.
Bellérophon m French, Greek Mythology (Gallicized)
French form of Bellerophon. It's also the name of a play.
Belton m English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Belton.
Bendición f & m Spanish (Rare)
Means "blessing" in Spanish.
Bennon m History (Ecclesiastical)
French form of Benno, this name refers to Saint Benno of Metz (927–940).
Benón m Spanish
Spanish form of Benno.
Benon m Polish
Polish form of Benno.
Benrimon m Guanche
Means "son of the lame, son of the crippled" in Guanche.
Benzion m Hebrew (Rare)
Means "son of Zion" in Hebrew.
Bernón m Spanish
Spanish form of Berno.
Berton m English
Variant of Burton.
Besançon m French (Swiss, Archaic)
From the surname Besançon. Besançon Hugues (1487-1532) was a Swiss political and religious leader who was a member of the Grand Council of Geneva.
Besion m Albanian
Variant of Besian.
Beton m American (Rare, Archaic)
Transferred use of the surname Beton.
Billion m African American
From French billion, from bi- (“two”) +‎ -illion.
Biron m English (Rare), Theatre
Shakespeare used this name in one of the three companions of King Ferdinand in Love's Labour Lost (1594).
Biston m Greek Mythology
In Greek mythology, Biston was a son of Ares and Callirrhoe (daughter of the river-god Nestus), and the eponymous founder of the city of Bistonia.
Bit-gaon m & f Korean (Modern, Rare)
Combination of Bit and Gaon (compare Gaon-bit).
Bledion m Albanian
Variant of Bledian.
Bleron m Albanian
Derived from Albanian bleron "to become verdant, to sprout".
Bobirjon m Uzbek
From the given name Bobir combined with Persian جان (jān) meaning "soul, life".
Bobojon m Tajik
From Tajik бобо (bobo) meaning "grandfather" combined with Persian جان (jān) meaning "soul, life".
Bobon m Medieval French
A French hypochoristic form of Ratbod.
Bògdón m Kashubian
Kashubian form of Bogdan.
Bolkon m Ancient Greek
Unknown etymology. This was the name of a Syracusan general.
Bolton m English (Rare)
From the surname Bolton.
Bốn m & f Vietnamese
Means "four" in Vietnamese.
Bon m English (Australian), Popular Culture
Given in honour of AC/DC rock star "Bon" Scott, who was born Ronald Scott. His nickname was given to him at school, to differentiate him from another Ronald in his class... [more]
Bon m Vietnamese
Possibly from French bon meaning "good".
Bong-hyeon m Korean
From Sino-Korean 奉 (bong) meaning "offer, present, respect" or 峯 (bong) meaning "peak, summit" combined with 賢 (hyeon) meaning "virtuous" or 鉉 (hyeon) referring to a device used to lift a ritual tripod cauldron... [more]
Bongoron m Judeo-Provençal
Provençal for "Good day", a translated variant of the Hebrew name "Yom-tob" or Yom-tov of the same meaning. See also the French "bonjour" and Italian "buongiorno"... [more]
Bonsimon m Medieval Italian, Medieval Latin
Combination of Latin bonus meaning "good, kind" and the name Simon 1.
Boon m & f Chinese (Hokkien)
Hokkien romanization of Wen.
Boriboon m Thai
Alternate transcription of Boribun.
Borogshon f & m Buryat
Means "grey" in Buryat.
Borvon m Thai
Alternate transcription of Thai บวร (see Bowon).
Borwon m Thai
Alternate transcription of Thai บวร (see Bowon).
Bo-seon m Korean
From Sino-Korean 潽 "boiling water spilling out" and 善 "good, virtuous, charitable, kind".
Boson m French (Archaic)
French form of Boso. A known bearer of this name was Boson de Talleyrand-Périgord (1832-1910), a French nobleman and prince of Sagan.
Boukolion m Greek Mythology
Diminutive form of Boukolos, as this name contains the Greek diminutive suffix -ιων (-ion).
Bovon m Thai
Alternate transcription of Thai บวร (see Bowon).
Bowon m Thai
Means "sublime, glorious, distinguished, best" in Thai.
Bo-yeon f & m Korean
From Sino-Korean 甫 "begin; man, father; great" or 普 "universal, general, widespread" (bo), and 娟 "beautiful, graceful" or 淵 "gulf, abyss, deep" (yeon).
Bradison m English (American, Modern)
Coming from an English name, Meaning son of Bradley or is also used as a very rare substitute for Bradley, Addison or Madison.
Bradon m English
Variant of Braden.
Braedon m English
Variant of Braden.
Braison m English (American)
Borne by Braison Cyrus, the son of country singer Billy Ray Cyrus, as a portmanteau of B. Ray's Son with B for Billy, rai for Ray, and -son to indicate "son of" to mean, "The son of Billy Ray."
Braitón m Spanish (Latin American, Rare)
Likely a Hispanicised form of Brighton.
Brancalion m Ligurian
Ligurian form of Brancaleone.
Brandón m Spanish
Spanish form of Brando.
Brandon m Medieval French
Medieval French form of Brando. At the same time, it was also a diminutive of Germanic names that contain the element brant meaning "sword", as -on is a French diminutive suffix.... [more]
Branton m English
Derived from the surname Branton.
Braon m Old Irish
Derived from Old Irish bráen "rain, moisture, drop".
Braxon m English
Variant of Braxton.
Brayson m English (American, Modern)
Either a combination of the popular elements bray and son or a transferred use of the surname Brayson.
Brayton m English (American, Modern)
Transferred use of the surname Brayton. It began rising in popularity in the 1990s along with other names containing the elements bray and ton.
Bredon m Literature
This is one of the many names of Lord Peter Wimsey, a fictional character created by Dorothy L. Sayers. It is also the name of his firstborn son.
Breion m English
Variant of Brian.
Brennon m English
Variant of Brennan.
Breton m American (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Breton.
Bretton m English (American, Modern, Rare)
Either a variant of Britton or a transferred use of the surname Bretton.
Brighton m & f English
Transferred use of the surname Brighton.
Brinson m English (American, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Brinson.
Brinton m English
Transferred use of the surname Brinton.
Brison m English
Variant of Bryson.
Briton m English (American, Modern, Rare)
Either a variant of Britton or derived from the surname Briton.
Brixton m American
From a district in south London, England. Entered popular usage in the US in early 2000s.
Bron m English (Rare), South African (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Bron. Otherwise, it could be a short form of LeBron or Bronson.
Bronxton m English (American)
Combination of Bronx and the popular name suffix -ton. According to the SSA, this name was given to 5 boys in 2017.
Brunon m Polish, French, Lengadocian, Provençal, Gascon
Variant of Bruno based on the genitive form of the Latin declination.
Brunton m Scottish (Rare), English (Australian)
Transferred use of the surname Brunton. James Brunton Stephens (1835-1902) was a Scottish-born Australian poet, and author of 'Convict Once'.
Bryceson m & f English (Rare), English (American, Rare)
Variant of Bryson. According to the SSA, 22 boys were given the name Bryceson in 2018.
Brydon m English
Variant of Bryden.
Brynton m English
Variant of Brinton, influenced by the name Bryn.
Bryson m Ancient Greek
From the Greek Βρύσων.
Bryston m American (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Bryson influenced by other names ending in ton or ston.
Bucolion m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Boukolion. This was the name of several characters in Greek mythology, one of them being a king of Arcadia.
Burhon m Uzbek, Tajik
Uzbek and Tajik form of Burhan.
Button m English
The name of Button Gwinnett, one of the signatories (first signature on the left) on the United States Declaration of Independence.
Buxton m English
Derived from the surname Buxton.
Byeong-Joon m Korean
Alternate transcription of Korean Hangul 병준 (see Byeong-Jun).
Byung-Joon m Korean
Alternate transcription of Korean Hangul 병준 (see Byeong-Jun).
Cademon m English (Rare)
Possibly a variation of Caedmon
Cadon m English (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Caden influenced by the spelling of Jadon.
Cadwallon m Old Welsh, History
Derived from Old Welsh cat "battle" and an uncertain element, possibly gwallon "ruler" or uualaun, uualon "valorous" or guallaun "good, best"... [more]
Caesarion m Ancient Greek, Ancient Roman, History
Latinized form of Greek Καισαρίων (Kaisarion), which in turn was a Hellenized form of Caesar with the Greek diminutive suffix -ιων (-ion) added to it... [more]
Cairon m English
Variant spelling of Kairon, possibly influenced by Ciarán (at least in the United Kingdom).... [more]
Caledon m English (Rare)
Most likely a masculine form of Caledonia. In medieval tales about King Arthur, this is the name of a forest in southern Scotland and northern England... [more]
Callimedon m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Kallimedon. This was the name of an Athenian orator and politician from the 4th century BC.
Calton m English (American, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Calton.
Camarion m African American (Modern)
Variant of Kamarion. This name can also be a modern elaboration of Cameron in some instances.
Cámeron m & f Spanish
Spanish variant of Cameron.
Campion m English (Rare), Literature
This rare given name can be derived from the surname of Campion as well as from the name of the plant, both of which likely derive their name from Old French campion meaning "champion"... [more]
Canon m English
From the English word "canon" meaning "a generally accepted rule or principle; works considered to be authentic; religious law; or catalog of saints". From the Old French canon, from Latin canōn, from Ancient Greek kanón (κανών) 'measuring rod, standard'... [more]
Canyon m & f English
From the English word canyon, ultimately from Greek kanna "small reed", after the plants that grow in the bottom of canyons.
Capiton m Late Greek (Anglicized), History (Ecclesiastical)
Anglicized form of Kapiton. Even though it is related, this name is not to be confused with Latin capitonis, which is the genitive of Latin capito meaning "big-headed" (see Capito).... [more]
Caritón m Galician, Spanish
Galician and Spanish form of Chariton.
Carlson m English
Transferred use of the surname Carlson.
Carmon f & m English
Variant and masculine form of Carmen.
Caron m Afro-American (Slavery-era)
Variant of both Charon and Chéron. It might, however, also be a transferred use of the surname.
Carrión m Spanish (Archaic)
Transferred use of the surname Carrión.
Carston m English (American, Modern, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Carston.
Carteron m Greek Mythology
In Greek mythology, Carteron was an Arcadian prince as one of the 50 sons of the King Lycaon
Cäsarion m German
German form of Caesarion.
Caston m English (American)
Invented American Name
Caswallon m Welsh Mythology
Welsh form of Cassivellaunus. According to Welsh myth, he was a son of Beli Mawr.
Casworon m Cornish
Likely derived from Celtic cad "battle" and kawaro "hero."
Catwallon m Medieval Breton
Possibly the Breton form of Cadwallon. Catwallon was the abbot of Redon Abbey and the son of the Duke of Brittany Conan I of Rennes.
Cedalion m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Κηδαλίων (Kedalion), of which the meaning is not entirely certain. It could have been derived from Greek κηδαλιζω (kedalizô) meaning "purifying, cleansing"... [more]
Céladon m Literature, Greek Mythology (Gallicized)
French form of Celadon. This was the name of a character in the French pastoral novel 'L'Astrée' by Honoré d'Urfé, published between 1607 and 1627.
Celadon m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Κελάδων (Keladôn), derived from κέλαδος (kelados) which meant "a noise as of rushing waters; loud noise, din, clamour". This was the name of a stream in Elis.
Celdon m Spanish
Spanish form of Sheldon
Cendron m Occitan (Archaic)
Possibly a diminutive of Alexandre. Alternatively, it could be derived from the French word cendre "ash", referencing to the Ash Wednesday.
Centzon m Nahuatl
Means "four hundred" or "innumerable, uncountable, plenty" in Nahuatl.
Cephisophon m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Kephisophon. This name was borne by an eponymous archon of Athens, who lived in the 4th century BC.
Ceylon m English (Rare)
From the historical name of the British crown colony (present-day Sri Lanka), borrowed from Portuguese Ceilão and ultimately derived from Sanskrit सिंहल (simhala), literally meaning "lionlike" and composed of सिंह (simha) meaning "lion" and the suffix -ल (-la).
Cezarion m Bosnian, Croatian, Polish, Romanian
Bosnian, Croatian, Polish and Romanian form of Caesarion.
Chaeremon m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Χαιρήμων (Chairemon), which is probably derived from Greek χαίρω (chairo) "to be glad, to rejoice".
Chaerephon m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Chairephon. This name was borne by a loyal friend and follower of the famous philosopher Socrates.
Chaeron m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Chairon. This name was borne by Chaeron of Pellene, a wrestler and tyrant from Pellene who lived in the 4th century BC.
Chae-woon m & f Korean
Alternate transcription of 채운 (see Chae-un).
Chaimongkhon m Thai
Means "auspicious victory" from Thai ชัย (chai) meaning "victory" and มงคล (mongkhon) meaning "auspicious, favourable".
Chairephon m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek χαίρω (chairo) meaning "to be glad, to rejoice" combined with Greek φωνη (phone) meaning "voice".
Chairon m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek χαίρω (chairo) meaning "to be glad, to rejoice".
Chaiyaphon m Thai
From Thai ชัย (chai) meaning "victory" and พร (phon) meaning "blessing" or พล (phon) meaning "force, strength, power".
Chakhon m Thai
Means "awakening" or "perseverance" in Thai.
Chakon m Thai
Alternate transcription of Thai ชาคร (see Chakhon).
Chalcodon m Greek Mythology
Ancient Greek masculine name meaning "like bronze".
Chalearmphon m Thai
Alternate transcription of Thai เฉลิมพล (see Chaloemphon).
Chalearmpon m Thai
Alternate transcription of Thai เฉลิมพล (see Chaloemphon).
Chalermchon m Thai
Alternate transcription of Thai เฉลิมชล (see Chaloemchon).
Chalermphon m Thai
Alternate transcription of Chaloemphon.
Chalermpon m Thai
Alternate transcription of Chaloemphon.
Chaloemchon m Thai
From Thai เฉลิม (chaloem) meaning "glorify, extol" and ชล (chon) meaning "water".
Chaloemphon m Thai
From Thai เฉลิม (chaloem) meaning "glorify, extol" and พล (phon) meaning "force, strength, power".
Chaloempon m Thai
Alternate transcription of Chaloemphon.
Chalon f & m English
The name may derive from the Chalon people, one of eight divisions of the Ohlone (Costanoan) people of Native Americans who lived in Northern California. It may also derive from the French surname Chalon, of unknown meaning, possibly derived from the French town Châlons-sur-Marne... [more]
Chamaeleon m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Chamaileon. This name was borne by a Peripatetic philosopher from the 3th century BC, who was a disciple of Aristotle.
Chamaileon m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek noun χαμαιλέων (chamaileon) meaning "chameleon", which consists of Greek χαμαί (chamai) meaning "on the ground" combined with the Greek noun λέων (leon) meaning "lion".
Champion m English (African)
From the English word champion.
Changheon m Korean
From Sino-Korean 昌 "light of sun; good, proper" and the sino-korean 獻 (heon) meaning "to show, display, offer, present"
Channon f & m English (Rare)
Variant of Shannon.
Chaqqon m Uzbek
Means "adept, quick" in Uzbek.
Charleton m & f English
Variant of Charlton.
Charron f & m English (American, Rare)
Meaning uncertain, most likely a variant of Charon, Karen 1, Caron and Sharon.
Charyton m English
English form of Chariton.
Chaseton m English (American, Rare)
Combination of Chase with the popular suffix -ton.
Chaston m English (American, Modern, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Chaston. May also be a variant of Chaseton.
Chatuphon m Thai
From Thai จตุ (chatu) meaning "four" and พล (phon) meaning "force, strength, power".
Chayton m English
Variant of Chaytan.
Cheiron m Greek Mythology
Original Greek form of Chiron.
Chelaion m Biblical Greek
Greek form of Chilion, as it first appeared in the Septuagint.
Cheol-Soon m Korean
Alternate transcription of Korean Hangul 철순 (see Cheol-Sun).
Chersiphron m Ancient Greek
Likely derived from two Greek roots: "chersos" (χέρσος), meaning "dry land" or "mainland," and "phroneō" (φρονέω), meaning "to think" or "to be wise."
Chhuon m & f Khmer
Derived from Sanskrit ज्वर (jvara) meaning "pain, grief, fever, heat".
Chichiton f & m Nahuatl
Means "little dog, puppy" in Nahuatl.
Chicueton f & m Nahuatl
Possibly means "little eight", derived from Nahuatl chicueyi "eight" and the diminutive suffix -ton.
Chil-hyeon m Korean
From Sino-Korean 七 "seven" and 炫 "shine, glitter; show off, flaunt".
Chilion m Biblical
Derived from Hebrew כִּלְיוֹן "failing, pining". In the Book of Ruth, Chilion is mentioned as the youngest son of Elimelech of the tribe of Judah and his wife Naomi 1... [more]
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