Gracious; or a variant of Keon
Keyon is often used as a modern variant of Keon, which is an Irish-Gaelic derivative of John, meaning 'God is gracious.' It may also be used as a creative variation of the Persian name Kian, meaning 'king' or 'foundation.'
Less common today
Keyon isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #713 in 2002.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Former NBA professional basketball player
Grammy-winning jazz trumpeter and composer
Former NFL linebacker
