At a Glance: Name: Egon – Meaning: awe, sharp edge – Origin: Germanic – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: AY-gon
Egon is a Germanic boy's name meaning “awe, sharp edge”. It appears in 2 of our baby name lists.
Meaning & Origin of Egon
Meaning: Awe, sharp edge.
Origin: Germanic.
A common claim: Egon is said to mean 'edge of a sword.' Actually: The 'sword' detail isn't part of the name's documented history — it blends elements meaning 'awe' and 'sharp point/edge,' with no sword involved.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Egon
Phonetic: AY-gon IPA: /ˈeːɡɔn/
Popularity of Egon
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1913–2023.
Lists That Include Egon
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