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Ladon

/ LAY-don /

Boy greek 2 syllables

Meaning

Ladon means dragon (mythological) (greek).

Gender

Boy

Origin

greek

Pronunciation

LAY-don

Popularity

#11438 · U.S. boys (2025)

Popularity of Ladon in the US, 1880–2025

Ladon first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 2012, when 29 boys were given the name.

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Is Ladon popular?

Declining Ladon is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2012 peak.

US babies given the name Ladon, by decade
2020s		58
2010s		158
2000s		132
1990s		142
1980s		151
1970s		206
1960s		162
1950s		112
1940s		79
1930s		60

Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.

What does Ladon mean?

Greek Ladon, the serpent-dragon coiled around the tree of the golden apples of the Hesperides. Flag: a mythological dragon's NAME, not a literal 'dragon' word; its etymology is uncertain (one guess links it to a root 'to flow strongly', and Ladon is also the name of a river-god), so it is included as the name of a dragon.

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HER-meez

Messenger of the gods · Greek

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Zebedee

ZEB-ə-dee

Yahweh has bestowed · greek

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Konstantin

kon-stan-TEEN

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STEF-ah-nos

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KRIS-tuh-fer

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TIM-uh-thee

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ladon mean?

Ladon means dragon (mythological). Greek Ladon, the serpent-dragon coiled around the tree of the golden apples of the Hesperides. Flag: a mythological dragon's NAME, not a literal 'dragon' word; its etymology is uncertain (one guess links it to a root 'to flow strongly', and Ladon is also the name of a river-god), so it is included as the name of a dragon.

What is the origin of the name Ladon?

Ladon is of greek origin.

How do you pronounce Ladon?

Ladon is pronounced “LAY-don.”

Is Ladon a boy or a girl name?

Ladon is most commonly used as a boy name.

Is Ladon a popular name right now?

Ladon is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2012 peak.

How popular is the name Ladon?

In 2025, Ladon ranked #11438 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.

When was the name Ladon most popular?

Ladon was most popular in 2012, when about 29 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.

What names are similar to Ladon?

Names similar to Ladon include Theodoros, Georgios, Hermes, Zebedee, Konstantin.

What names go well with Ladon?

greek names that pair well with Ladon include Christopher, Cynthia, Andrew, Helen, Timothy.