Breon
Below 5 births
2025 SSA
About Breon
Breon is a contemporary masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant of Brian, a name of Irish origin meaning 'noble' or 'high.' Alternatively, it could be a creative modern formation combining elements of names like Brent and Leon. The name emerged primarily in the late 20th century in the United States. Another possibility is that Breon derives from the Greek 'bryon' meaning 'moss' or relates to Breon, a village in Ireland. The name has maintained a consistent but low-frequency presence in naming records over recent decades. Its appeal may lie in its brevity and distinctive sound pattern that combines familiar phonetic elements in a unique way. Breon exemplifies contemporary naming trends that favor short, distinctive names with clear pronunciation.
Breon is also given to girls.
Pronounced BREE-un.
As of October 2026, Breon ranked #17007 for girls in US births in 2014 and #3525 for boys in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #4868 for girls in 1992 and #1079 for boys in 1994.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · girls | Births · girls | US rank · boys | Births · boys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | #2,714 | 44 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | #2,974 | 39 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | #3,696 | 29 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | #2,535 | 50 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | #2,897 | 41 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | #3,269 | 35 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | #2,766 | 44 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | #3,131 | 38 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | #3,997 | 27 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | #4,126 | 26 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | #4,323 | 24 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | #3,525 | 32 |