The baby name Kedalion is a Male name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced /kɛdəˈlaɪən/ (keh-duh-LY-ən); Classical Greek approx. /keˈda.li.on/ (keh-DAH-lee-on).
Kedalion is Greek in Origin.
The baby name Kedalion is a Male name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced /kɛdəˈlaɪən/ (keh-duh-LY-ən); Classical Greek approx. /keˈda.li.on/ (keh-DAH-lee-on).
Kedalion is Greek in Origin.
Kedalion is a rare masculine name from Ancient Greek Κηδαλίων (Kēdalíōn), known in mythology as the attendant whom Hephaestus set upon the shoulders of the blinded Orion to guide him eastward to the rising sun and the restoration of his sight. The name likely derives from the Greek root kēd- (“care, concern; guardianship”), seen in kēdos and kēdemōn, yielding a sense such as “caretaker,” “attendant,” or “the careful one,” fitting the guiding role in the myth.
Outside classical literature, Kedalion has scarcely been used as a personal name. It appears chiefly in scholarly retellings and 19th-century antiquarian writing, with no established saintly or royal bearers and minimal modern usage. The Anglicized/Latinized form Cedalion is the most common variant; Kedalion reflects a more direct transliteration from Greek. Extremely uncommon yet evocative, the name carries connotations of guidance, service, and prudent care.
Kedalion does not appear in any of the birth registries or name datasets we track. This usually means it's either extremely rare, a regional/traditional name not captured by official statistics, or a brand-new coinage. Use it knowing your child will almost certainly be the only one in the room.
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