Armon
Armon is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Palace, citadel, or castle.
Origin and history
Armon is a given name of Hebrew origin meaning castle or palace. It is also used in Persian and Germanic contexts, sometimes as a variant of Armand. In the United States, it remains a rare but steadily used modern male name.
Popularity in the United States
3,958 babies in the United States have been named Armon since 1880. It ranks #2017 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1333.
States where it is most popular
- CA (19 %)
- IL (14.5 %)
- GA (10.9 %)
- MI (9.7 %)
- MO (8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 5 |
| 1910-1920 | 134 |
| 1920-1930 | 174 |
| 1930-1940 | 141 |
| 1940-1950 | 120 |
| 1950-1960 | 117 |
| 1960-1970 | 97 |
| 1970-1980 | 174 |
| 1980-1990 | 255 |
| 1990-2000 | 621 |
| 2000-2010 | 791 |
| 2010-2019 | 709 |
| 2020-2029 | 620 |
Famous people named Armon
- Armon Watts: Athlete, Football Player
- Armon Bassett: Athlete, Basketball Player
Fun facts
- In modern and ancient Hebrew, the noun 'armon' refers specifically to a royal palace or fortified citadel.
- While rooted in Hebrew, Armon is also occasionally used as a phonetic spelling variant of the French name Armand or the Persian name Arman.