Avalon

At a Glance: Name: Avalon – Meaning: island of apples – Origin: Welsh/Brythonic Celtic (Arthurian legend) – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: AV-uh-lahn

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Avalon comes from Welsh/Brythonic Celtic tradition, where it's the name of the island of apples in Arthurian legend. It's used as a name for children of any gender, pronounced AV-uh-lahn, and its worldly feel fits that old, faraway-island feel.

Meaning & Origin of Avalon

Meaning: Island of apples.

Origin: Welsh/Brythonic Celtic (Arthurian legend).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Avalon

Phonetic: AV-uh-lahn   IPA: /ˈævəlɑːn/

Popularity of Avalon

Avalon hit its highest point in Social Security data back in 1921, when 43 babies got the name and it ranked #1169. In 2024, 130 babies were named Avalon, but that only placed it at #1602.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1907–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Avalon mean?

Island of apples. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Avalon)

How do you pronounce Avalon?

Avalon is pronounced AV-uh-lahn (IPA: /ˈævəlɑːn/).

Is Avalon a popular name right now?

Avalon peaked at #1169 in 1921 and is ranked #1602 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1907–2024.)

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