The river god or the hundred-headed dragon
In Greek mythology, Ladon was the name of both a river god and the dragon that guarded the golden apples in the Garden of the Hesperides. The name is deeply rooted in ancient folklore, representing a formidable guardian or a flowing natural force.
About 6 boys were named Ladon in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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