This is a list of submitted names in which the gender is masculine; and the pattern is *on.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Ktesiphon m Ancient GreekPossibly derived from Greek κτῆσις
(ktesis) meaning "acquisition, possession, property", itself from κτάομαι
(ktaomai) meaning "to acquire, to procure for oneself" as well as "to possess", and either φωνή
(phone) meaning "voice" or φῶς
(phos) meaning "light"... [
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Kumamon m JapaneseFrom Japanese 熊 (
kuma) meaning "bear" and English "monster".
Kuon f & m Japanese (Rare)From Japanese 九 (ku) meaning "nine", 玖 (ku) meaning "black jewel", 空 (ku) meaning "sky" or 紅 (ku) meaning "crimson" combined with 遠 (on) meaning "far, distant", 恩 (on) meaning "kindness, mercy, charity", 穏 (on) meaning "calm; gentle; quiet", or 苑 (on) meaning "pasture, park, garden"... [
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Kurdalægon m Ossetian MythologyContraction of
Kurd Alæ Wærgon in which
Kurd (derived from
*kur- meaning "to heat", "to incandesce") and
Alæ (Ossetian for "Aryan" and later "Alan") are epithets meaning "blacksmith" and "Alan" (a nomadic Iranian ethnic group), "Aryan" (an Indo-Iranian term meaning "noble") and
Wærgon (from Old Ossetic
*wærg meaning "wolf"), the original name of Kurdalægon... [
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Kurion m Arthurian CycleA malicious knight who attacked Queen Albiun of the Wild Mountain, intending to steal her lands. He was defeated by Arthur’s Sir Tandareis, ending the assault.
Kuzon m PolishKuzon is a name that suggests "you give up what you want so other people can have what they need".
Kylon m Ancient GreekMeaning uncertain. It might possibly be related to the Greek adjective κυλλός
(kyllos) meaning "club-footed and bandy-legged", as this word is sometimes written as κυλός
(kylos) instead.
Kyrion m Late GreekDerived from either the Greek noun κύριος
(kyrios) meaning "lord, master" or the Greek adjective κύριος
(kyrios) meaning "ruling, governing, having power".... [
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Kyungwon f & m KoreanFrom Sino-Korean 京 (
gyeong) meaning "capital city", 卿 (
gyeong) "noble", 耿 (
gyeong) "bright, shining", or 敬 (
gyeong) meaning "respect, honour" combined with 原 (
won) meaning "source, origin, beginning"... [
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Ladon m Greek MythologyIn Greek mythology, Ladon was the dragon or serpent that guarded the golden apples of the Hesperides, and was killed by
Herakles. It was also the name of a river god who was the father of
Daphne and
Metope.
Lajon m African AmericanCombination of popular prefix
La- with the name
Jon. This is the name of an African-American rock musician, Lajon Witherspoon.
Laomedon m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek noun λαομέδων
(laomedon) meaning "ruler of the people", which consists of the Greek noun λαός
(laos) meaning "(the) people" and the Greek noun μέδων
(medon) meaning "ruler" (see
Medon).... [
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Laon m & f Korean (Rare)Derived from an 17-18th century Ancient Korean form of 즐거운(jeulgeoun) meaning "joyful"
Layamon m History, Medieval EnglishMedieval form of the Old Norse
Lǫgmaðr meaning "lawyer", derived from
lǫg "law" and
maðr "man". This was the name of an early 13th-century English poet and chronicler known for authoring 'Brut', the first English-language work to feature King Arthur.
Leophron m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is either derived from Greek λεων
(leon) meaning "lion" or from Attic Greek λεώς
(leos) meaning "the people" (see
Leos)... [
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Leukon m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek adjective λευκός
(leukos) meaning "white" as well as "bright, clear, brilliant" (see
Leukos), which is ultimately derived from the Greek noun λύκη
(luke) or
(lyke), which can mean "light" as well as "morning sunshine".... [
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Liridon m AlbanianMeans "desire for freedom", composed of Albanian
liri "freedom" and
don "desire, want, will". This is probably an example of a patriotic name (which are popular among Albanians living outside of Albania).
Liron m AlbanianDerived from Albanian
liron "to set free, to liberate".
Lleision m Medieval WelshOf debated origin and meaning. Theories include a derivation from Welsh
llais "voice", a derivation from Welsh
lleisiol "vocal" and a Welsh contraction of
kyrie eleision, an Ecclesiastical Latin phrase from Ancient Greek
Κύριε, ἐλέησον, "Lord, have mercy".
Llion m WelshDerived from the name of
Caerleon, a legendary Welsh giant and king, whose name is derived from Welsh
caer "(Roman) fortress" (ultimately from Latin
castrum) and
legionum "of the Legions"... [
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Loudon m English (Rare)Transferred use of the surname
Loudon. Known bearers of Loudon as a given name include the American author Loudon Wainwright, Jr... [
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Lykarion m Ancient GreekDerived from either the Greek noun λύκος
(lykos) meaning "wolf" or the Greek noun λύκη
(lyke) meaning "light" combined with the Greek diminutive suffix -αριων
(-arion)... [
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Lykophron m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective λυκόφρων
(lykophron) meaning "wolf-minded", consisting of λύκος
(lykos) meaning "wolf" and φρήν
(phren) meaning "mind, heart, emotions"... [
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Lytton m EnglishFrom an Old English place name which meant "settlement on the hill". A famous bearer is author Lytton Strachey.
Macedon m Ancient GreekFrom Greek
makednos meaning "tall" or from Illyrian
maketia meaning "cattle".
Madron m History (Ecclesiastical)Saint Madron was a Pre-Congregational Saint, monk and hermit who was was born in Cornwall and a disciple of Saint
Ciarán of Saigir. Both the village of Madron and St Maddern's Church in Cornwall are named for him... [
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Maenwallon m Medieval BretonOld Breton name, recorded in Latin as
Maenuuallon, meaning "great and valorous" from Old Breton
maen, from Latin
magnus "large, great, strong", and Old Breton
uuallon or Old Welsh
uualaun,
uualon "valorous".
Mahlon m Biblical, English (Rare)Meaning uncertain; sometimes misinterpreted as a variant of
Mahlah ("weakness, sickness" from Hebrew
Machlah). In the Old Testament this was the name of the son of Naomi and first husband of Ruth (Ruth 1:2,5; 4:9-10)... [
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Maicon m BrazilianMaicon is a variant of
Michael originally referring to, and made popular in reference to, American singer Michael Jackson in the 1980s.
Makedon m Greek MythologyRelated to Greek μακεδνός
(makednos) meaning "tall, slim". This was the name of the legendary eponymous ancestor of the ancient Macedonians.
Malseron m Arthurian CycleA chief giant who served King Ekunaver of Kanadic. His companions were Karabin, Zirijon, and Zirdos.... [
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Manton m English, IrishManton is derived from various place names throughout England. In Ireland Manton is the anglicized form of the Gaelic "Ó Manntáin", or "descendant of Manntán", a personal name derived from a diminutive of "manntach" ("toothless").
Margon m Arthurian Cycle, Literature1. The wine steward of the Saxon king, Pignoras. He fought against Arthur’s forces at the second battle of Clarence, and was killed there.... [
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Maron m History (Ecclesiastical)Maron was a 4th-century Syriac Christian hermit monk in the Taurus Mountains whose followers, after his death, founded a religious Christian movement that became known as the Syriac Maronite Church, in full communion with the Holy See and the Catholic Church... [
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Marston m EnglishThe meaning of the name Marston is From The Marsh Town
Marufzhon m UzbekFrom Arabic معروف (
ma'ruf) meaning "known, recognized, favour, kindness" combined with
jon meaning "soul, life" (see
jān)
Matlubakhon m TajikFrom Arabic مطلوب (
matlub) meaning "desire, wish, need" combined with хон (
khon) meaning "king, ruler"
Matton m Greek MythologyFrom Greek μάττων
(matton), participle of the verb μάσσω
(masso) meaning "to knead dough, to press into a mould". In Greek mythology Matton is a hero of the meal, specifically the kneading of dough.
Medon m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek noun μέδων
(medon) meaning "ruler", which is ultimately derived from the Greek verb μέδω
(medo) meaning "to protect, to rule over".... [
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Melanchthon m English (Rare, Archaic)From the family name of Philipp Melanchthon (1497-1560), Protestant leader and associate of Luther. The name was originally
Schwartzerdt, "black-earth", in German, which was translated into Greek (using
melas (genitive
melanos) "black" and
chthon "land, earth, soil"), as was sometimes done during the time of the enthusiasm for Greek studies during the Renaissance... [
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Melion m Arthurian CycleA British knight in a French lai, who possessed an enchanted ring. This ring enabled him to change into a werewolf and back again. His wife stole the ring when he was in lupine form, trapping him there until her treason was detected.... [
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Melitón m Spanish (Rare), GalicianSpanish and Galician form of
Meliton. A known bearer of this name was the Peruvian naval commander and government official Melitón Carvajal (1847-1935).
Menon m Ancient GreekMenon was the name of several notable Kings, generals, and soldiers in Ancient Greece.
Metatron m Judeo-Christian-Islamic LegendAfter the angel of the face, the angel of the presence, chief of the ministering angels, the chief recording angel, chancellor of heaven, the angel by whom the world is maintained, and a being so mighty that he possesses 72 other names... [
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Mettaton m Popular CultureMeaning unknown. In the game Undertale, Mettaton is a robot built by Dr. Alphys for the purposes of entertainment and anti-human defense.
Miguelón m SpanishAugmentative hypocorism of
Miguel with the suffix
-ón. It is traditionally used for people who are older or bulkier than other Migueles in their communities.
Mikion m Ancient GreekProbably from Greek μικρός
(mikros) meaning "little, small", via the variant form μικός
(mikos).
Min-Seon f & m KoreanFrom Sino-Korean 敏
(min) meaning "quick, clever, sharp", 旼
(min) meaning "gentle, affable" or 玟
(min) meaning "streaks in jade, gem" combined with 善
(seon) meaning "good, virtuous", 仙
(seon) meaning "sage, hermit, enlightened person, immortal" or 鮮
(seon) meaning "new, fresh"... [
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Miton m NahuatlMeans "little arrow" in Nahuatl, from
mitl "arrow, dart" and the diminutive suffix
-ton.
Mnemon m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective μνήμων
(mnemon) meaning "mindful", which is ultimately derived from the Greek noun μνήμη
(mneme) meaning "memory, remembrance" (see
Mneme), itself ultimately derived from the Greek verb μνάομαι
(mnaomai) meaning "to remember, to be mindful of".
Molon m Ancient GreekMeaning uncertain. This was the name of several ancient Greek figures, including a general of the Seleucid empire.
Möngön m & f MongolianMeans "silver (colour), silvery, made of silver" in Mongolian. It can also refer to an obsolete Mongolian monetary unit, worth one hundredth of a tugrik (tögrög).
Mormon m MormonFrom the word denoting a follower of Mormonism. The word
Mormon supposedly comes from the English word
more and the Egyptian
mon meaning "good", thus "more good".
Moron m MormonLate Jaredite king who reigned during a time of great wickedness and turmoil, and was himself wicked. He lost half his kingdom for many years in a rebellion and, after regaining his kingdom, was completely overthrown and lived out his life in captivity... [
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Moschion m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek μοσχίον
(moschion) meaning "young calf, small calf", which is ultimately derived from Greek μόσχος
(moschos) "calf, young bull" combined with the Greek diminutive suffix -ιων
(-ion)... [
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Mu-hyeon m KoreanFrom Sino-Korean 武 "military; martial, warlike" and 鉉 "device for carrying a tripod".
Myrmidon m Greek MythologyMyrmidon was the eponymous ancestor of the Myrmidons in Greek myth. The name stems from his father
Zeus approaching his mother
Eurymedusa in the form of an ant (Greek
μύρμηξ, myrmēx).