Kylon

What does Kylon mean?

Kylon is a crisp, modern-sounding boys' name with a strong opening sound and an easy two-syllable rhythm. It is also found as a Latinised rendering of the ancient Greek name Κύλων, borne by Cylon of Athens, a seventh-century BCE Athenian aristocrat. The name's underlying Greek etymology is not securely established, so it does not have a confirmed literal meaning.

For parents, Kylon has a confident contemporary feel while retaining a faint classical connection. Its streamlined spelling and the familiar Ky sound give it a distinctive presence without making it difficult to say.

Historical Context

Kylon is the usual Latin-letter transliteration of Κύλων, more often rendered in English histories as Cylon. Cylon of Athens is remembered for an unsuccessful attempt to seize power in Athens in the seventh century BCE. Although the classical name is documented, the precise origin and meaning of Κύλων are unclear. Modern use of Kylon as a given name may also reflect the appeal of contemporary names beginning with Ky, rather than an unbroken use of the ancient Greek form.