Loving or kind-hearted
Caron is a Welsh name derived from the word 'caru', meaning 'to love'. While it is more commonly used as a feminine name in Wales, it has a history of use as a masculine name and can also be a variant of the Italian name Carone or the French Charon. It is distinct from the English name Karen.
About 5 boys were named Caron in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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