What origin is the name Konon?

Konon comes from Greek naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

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Names from the same greek tradition pair naturally with Konon — for example Sophia, Chloe, Sofia. You can browse more on our greek names page.

Konon

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Konon

Konon

Boy

Greek

2 syllables

Konon (Κόνων) is a Greek boy's name meaning "Derived from the Greek konos (cone or sharp/intellectual). It implies a sharp, quick-witted mind in ancient Greek usage.".

With Greek roots, Konon is a boy name that means "Derived from the Greek konos (cone or sharp/intellectual). It implies a sharp, quick-witted mind in ancient Greek usage.". It has 2 syllables.

Native script: Κόνων
Origin: Greek
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

Derived from the Greek konos (cone or sharp/intellectual). It implies a sharp, quick-witted mind in ancient Greek usage.

Popularity

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Written as Κόνων

Quick answers about Konon

What does Konon mean?

Konon is a boy name of Greek origin meaning "Derived from the Greek konos (cone or sharp/intellectual). It implies a sharp, quick-witted mind in ancient Greek usage.".

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Sister names that go with Konon

Sophia Chloe Sofia Zoey Penelope Zoe

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Name numerology

8is the Chaldean number for Konon.

Number 8 is linked with ambition, strength and determination.

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Names with a similar meaning to Konon

Konon means "Derived from the Greek konos (cone or sharp/intellectual). It implies a sharp, quick-witted mind in ancient Greek usage." — these names share that spirit.

Sophia — "Sophia comes from the Greek word sophia, meaning 'wisdom'. It has been used across Europe since early Christian times." (Greek)
Alexander — "Alexander comes from the Greek Alexandros, meaning 'defender of people', from alexein 'to defend' and aner 'man'." (Greek)
Chloe — "Chloe comes from the Greek khloe, meaning 'green shoot' or 'blooming'. It was an epithet of the goddess Demeter." (Greek)
Christopher — "Christopher comes from the Greek Christophoros, meaning 'bearer of Christ'. Saint Christopher is a patron saint of travellers." (Greek)
Evelyn — "Evelyn comes from an English surname derived from the Norman Aveline, possibly meaning 'wished-for child' or linked to 'hazelnut'." (English)
Lucas — "Lucas is the Latin form of Luke, from the Greek Loukas, meaning 'man from Lucania', a region of southern Italy." (Greek)
Andrew — "Andrew comes from the Greek Andreas, from aner 'man', so 'manly' or 'brave'. Andrew is one of the twelve apostles." (Greek)
Sofia — "Sofia is a spelling of Sophia, from the Greek sophia, meaning 'wisdom'. It is common in Spanish, Italian and Slavic languages." (Greek)