Glorious or renowned
Derived from the Greek word 'kleos', meaning glory or fame. It was a prominent name in ancient Athens, most notably borne by a powerful general during the Peloponnesian War.
Less common today
Cleon isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,252 in 1993.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Athenian general during the Peloponnesian War
Major League Baseball outfielder for the New York Mets
Former heavyweight champion and restaurant owner · The Slammin' Salmon
A series of genetic clones of Emperor Cleon I · Foundation (TV series)
