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Amon
BoyHebrew· “faithful, trustworthy”
- Meaning
- faithful, trustworthy
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- AY-muhn
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #3,038
- US babies 2025
- 40
- Best rank
- #823 (1887)
- Peak year
- 2023
Meaning and origin of Amon
Amon is a Hebrew name that means “faithful, trustworthy”.
Amon is a Hebrew name usually explained as faithful or trustworthy, from the same root as amen. In the Bible, Amon was a king of Judah, the son of Manasseh and father of the reforming king Josiah, and the name also appears for a governor of Samaria. The identical spelling is used in English for Amun, the chief god of ancient Thebes in Egypt, but that is a separate name from a different language. Amon is usually said AY-muhn, though ah-MAWN is also heard. Next to Amos and Asa it feels equally short and biblical but far less familiar.
Popularity over time
Amon first appears in US Social Security records in 1882. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 4 different years, starting in 1882. Its best national rank was #823 in 1887, and the most babies received it in 2023, when 71 were named Amon. In 2025, 40 babies were named Amon, and it ranked #3,038 nationally. That is 33% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #1,594 in 1920, #2,325 in 1950, #1,967 in 1980, #2,527 in 2000, #3,018 in 2010, and #3,038 in 2025. Of the 2,829 US boys named Amon since records began, 17% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 421 babies. Since 2010, 745 more have been named Amon.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Javari, Geno, Ahron, Saleem, and Jhon.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Amon ranked highest in Pennsylvania and Georgia.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | #1101 | 6 |
| Georgia | #1359 | 5 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Amon is usually pronounced AY-muhn, with two syllables. It has four letters, starts with A and ends in “-on”.
Middle names for Amon
A few middle names that flow with Amon: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Amon
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Amon mean?
Amon is a Hebrew name that means “faithful, trustworthy”.
What is the origin of the name Amon?
Amon has Hebrew roots. Amon is a Hebrew name usually explained as faithful or trustworthy, from the same root as amen.
Is Amon a popular name?
Not especially. Amon ranked #3,038 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Amon a boy or girl name?
Amon is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Amon?
Amon is usually pronounced AY-muhn. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings