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Quick answerThe name 'Aldon' is of Old English origin, meaning "old friend" or "from the old hill," derived from the elements *eald* (old) and *wine* (friend) or *dun* (hill).

Old English · Boy · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#6,160
TrendStable
Peak year1929
Syllables2
OriginOld English
LanguageEnglish
CultureEnglish
Letters5
Numerology1 Chaldean 2
Global rank#6,160

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Aldon

The name 'Aldon' is of Old English origin, meaning "old friend" or "from the old hill," derived from the elements *eald* (old) and *wine* (friend) or *dun* (hill).

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Etymology

The name 'Aldon' is of Old English origin, meaning "old friend" or "from the old hill," derived from the elements *eald* (old) and *wine* (friend) or *dun* (hill). It is used primarily in English-speaking cultures, with no strong religious ties, and has historical usage as a surname in medieval England before becoming a given name.

Aldon currently ranks #6,160 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1929.

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