NAME PROFILE
Cleon
Derived from the Latin word 'verus' meaning true or 'virens' meaning green and flourishing; it characterizes a person who is deeply authentic, vibrant, and possesses a refreshing spirit that brings harmony to their surroundings.
Key Stats
| Total births | 3,189 |
| Gender | Male (12% / 88%) |
| Peak year | 1921 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1913 |
| Most recent | 1993 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
PA — 33%NY — 23%TX — 19%GA — 17%IN — 8%
Notable People
Verlene Howard (Author of 'The Power of Choice') · Verlene Brown (Community Advocate and Educator) · Verlene Smith (Noted Journalist and Social Commentator) · Verlene Cooper (Contemporary Visual Artist) · Verlene Jackson (Academic Researcher and Historian)
Nicknames & Diminutives
VeeLeneLenaVerie
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