Eleon Name Meaning, Origin & History

Name Meaning & Origin

Eleon

"Eleon, or Heleon (Ἑλεὼν), was a town in ancient Boeotia, mentioned by Homer in the Catalogue of Ships in the Iliad in the same line with Hyle and Peteon"

Multiple origins Origin Predominantly Male 📈 Peak 2021 👥 27 in US

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

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Meaning
Eleon, or Heleon (Ἑλεὼν), was a town in ancient Boeotia, mentioned by Homer in the Catalogue of Ships in the Iliad in the same line with Hyle and Peteon
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Origin
Multiple origins
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US Bearers
27
Life Path
Number 6

📖 What Does Eleon Mean?

Eleon, or Heleon (Ἑλεὼν), was a town in ancient Boeotia, mentioned by Homer in the Catalogue of Ships in the Iliad in the same line with Hyle and Peteon. It is said by Strabo to have been one of the smaller places in the territory of Tanagra, and to have derived its name from its marshy situation.

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Eleon, or Heleon (Ἑλεὼν), was a town in ancient Boeotia, mentioned by Homer in the Catalogue of Ships in the Iliad in the same line with Hyle and Peteon. It is said by Strabo to have been one of the smaller places in the territory of Tanagra, and to have derived its name from its marshy situation.

Root Element
Eleon
Core Meaning
"Eleon, or Heleon (Ἑλεὼν), was a town in ancient Boeotia, mentioned by Homer in the Catalogue of Ships in the Iliad in the same line with Hyle and Peteon"
Language

🔢 Numerology of Eleon

E 5
L 3
E 5
O 6
N 5
SUM 6
6
Life Path
Nurturing & Responsibility
7
Soul Urge
Wisdom & Introspection
8
Personality
Power & Ambition

Life Path 6 — Nurturing & Responsibility: Compassionate, family-oriented, and generous.

📊 Eleon in Numbers

27 US bearers
2021 Peak year
Predominantly Male Predominant gender
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Historical Journey

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Ancient Roots

Root element "Eleon" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "Eleon, or Heleon (Ἑλεὼν), was a town in ancient Boeotia, mentioned by Homer in the Catalogue of Ships in the Iliad in the same line with Hyle and Peteon".

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Classical Period

Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.

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Medieval Period

Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.

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Modern Adoption

Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.

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Today (2026)

~27 people named Eleon in the US. Peaked in 2021 with 9 recorded uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Eleon?

The Life Path number for Eleon is 6, associated with Nurturing & Responsibility. Soul Urge: 7. Personality: 8.

Is Eleon a boy or girl name?

Eleon is Predominantly Male. Based on US data, 100% male and 0% female.

How many people are named Eleon in the US?

Approximately 27 people in the United States are named Eleon. The name peaked in 2021 with 9 recorded uses.

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