This post contains affiliate links.
At a Glance
- Meaning
- Oak tree
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Used for both boys and girls
- Pronunciation
- ah-LOHN
Alon is a Hebrew name that means "oak tree," and it's pronounced ah-LOHN. It's short, two syllables, and easy for most people to say and spell on first hearing. If you're drawn to names rooted in nature, this one points to a strong, sturdy tree.
Meaning & Origin of Alon
Meaning: Oak tree.
Origin: Hebrew.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Alon
ah-LOHNIPA /aˈlon/
Popularity of Alon
Alon ranked #4558 in 2024, with 22 babies given the name that year. Its highest ranking came back in 1975, when it reached #2363 with 18 babies.
Names Like Alon
These names have followed a similar path to Alon in U.S. popularity over the years.
FAQ
What does the name Alon mean?
Oak tree. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Alon?
Alon is pronounced ah-LOHN (IPA: /aˈlon/).
Is Alon a popular name right now?
Alon peaked at #2363 in 1975 and is ranked #4558 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1926–2024.)
Make Alon Name Art
Free printable nursery art for Alon, pre-loaded below — pick a layout, palette, and font, then download a print-ready PNG.
📊 How popular is Alon? See the full popularity history, trend data, and ranking since 1880 with our free Baby Name Popularity Checker.
🎲 Think you know your baby names? Take the quiz!
📱 The Baby Names app is here
Swipe names, match with your partner the moment you both say yes, and claim a free Name Art print of your winner. Free to download. See all our apps →




