Zenon
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Dear little cloak, blackbird
Origin: Irish Gaelic
Popularity: Ranked #6138 in 2025 with 15 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Lennon. Shares the meaning 'Dear little cloak, blackbird.'
Similar names: zeno, zeon, zenani, zenin, zenora, zenova, zeena, zen
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Zenon? About 1 in 221,900 babies born in 2025 were named Zenon, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Zenon
What does the name Zenon mean?
Zenon means “Dear little cloak, blackbird” from Irish Gaelic roots.
What is the origin of the name Zenon?
Zenon has Irish Gaelic origin. The traditional meaning is “Dear little cloak, blackbird”.
How popular is Zenon?
Zenon ranked #5861 in 2025 — given to 15 babies that year.
When was Zenon most popular?
Zenon peaked in 1954 with 23 babies registered that year.
Is Zenon a boy or girl name?
Zenon is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Zenons in registered births are male.
Is the name Zenon rising or falling in popularity?
Zenon has fallen 101 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #5760 in 2020 to #5861 in 2025.
How long has Zenon been recorded?
Zenon appears in birth records across 113 years — from 1910 through 2025.