The baby name Lewon is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ləˈwɒn/ or /lɛˈwɑn/ (luh-WON or leh-WAHN).
Lewon is Armenian in Origin.
The baby name Lewon is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ləˈwɒn/ or /lɛˈwɑn/ (luh-WON or leh-WAHN).
Lewon is Armenian in Origin.
Lewon is a rare cross-regional form of Levon/Leon, ultimately from Greek Leon “lion,” via Latin Leo. The spelling with w reflects Polish and German orthography, where w conveys a v sound, so Lewon corresponds phonetically to Levon. In Armenia, Levon is a classic royal name borne by medieval kings of Cilician Armenia, reinforcing associations of courage and sovereignty; in Eastern Slavic and Belarusian traditions related forms (Lev, Lyavon) link the name to saintly Leos of the Christian calendar.
Variants and cognates include Levon (Armenian), Leon and Leo (international), Lev (Russian/Ukrainian), Lyavon/Liaŭon (Belarusian), Levan (Georgian), and Lewan (Polish-influenced). Diminutive or modern short forms are Lev and Leo. The shared meaning is “lion,” making Lewon an appealing, distinctive choice that feels familiar across languages while remaining uncommon. Feminine counterparts include Leona and Léonie.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | Boys | 2013 | #189 | 2 | 1,429 |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #237 | 1 | 7,146 |
| SA | 0 | #312 | 1 | 10,560 | |
| PL | Boys | 0 | #340 | 1 | 6,459 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #525 | 2 | 12,621 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #739 | 1 | 17,960 |
| NL | Boys | 0 | #942 | 10 | 5,873 |
Lewon is popular in 7 countries — most recent births per country:
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