Kylon
Greek · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Kylon
Kylon derives from the Greek word "kylon" (κύλον), meaning "wooden frame" or "club," and is related to the root suggesting something curved or cylindrical.
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Etymology
Kylon derives from the Greek word "kylon" (κύλον), meaning "wooden frame" or "club," and is related to the root suggesting something curved or cylindrical. The name has been used primarily in Greek culture and among English-speaking populations in modern times, with historical reference to Kylon of Athens, a 7th-century BCE aristocrat who attempted a coup.
Kylon currently ranks #2,699 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2016.
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