Find out how popular the first name Arreon has been for the last 12 years (from 1998 to 2009) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Arreon by gender

Based on the last 12 years of data, Arreon is more commonly used as a female name, with approximately 60% of people named Arreon being female.

For the most recent data in 2009, there were 6 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Arreon.

It's also interesting to see that despite Arreon being historically a mostly female name, the most recent data from 2009 shows a shift in the trend, with more male babies being named Arreon.

The history of the first name Arreon

The given name Arreon is believed to have its origins in the ancient Aramaic language, spoken in regions of the Middle East and parts of the Mediterranean during the Iron Age and the Persian period, roughly between the 8th and 4th centuries BCE. The name is derived from the Aramaic root word "aran," which means "powerful" or "strong."

In ancient Aramaic texts and inscriptions, variations of the name, such as "Arran" or "Arron," have been found, suggesting its early use among the Aramaic-speaking peoples of the region. Some scholars have also drawn connections between the name and the Phoenician deity "Arron," who was associated with strength and fertility.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Arreon can be found in the writings of the Greek historian Polybius, who lived in the 2nd century BCE. He mentioned an Aramaic leader named Arreon who played a role in the conflicts between the Seleucid Empire and the Ptolemaic Kingdom in the 3rd century BCE.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Arreon. One of the most prominent was Arreon of Alexandria, a Greco-Egyptian philosopher who lived in the 1st century CE and was known for his writings on Stoic philosophy and ethics.

Another famous Arreon was a Roman general who served under the Emperor Trajan in the early 2nd century CE. He participated in the Dacian Wars and was later appointed as the governor of the province of Moesia Superior (modern-day Serbia and Bulgaria).

In the 4th century CE, there was an Arreon who was a Christian bishop in the city of Edessa (modern-day Şanlıurfa, Turkey). He is known for his involvement in the disputes over the nature of Christ and the Arian heresy.

During the Byzantine period, an Arreon served as a military commander and governor of the province of Cilicia (modern-day southern Turkey) in the 6th century CE. He played a role in the Byzantine-Sassanid Wars against the Persian Empire.

In the 9th century CE, an Arreon was a prominent scholar and poet at the Abbasid court in Baghdad, renowned for his contributions to Arabic literature and poetry.

While the name Arreon has ancient roots and a rich history, its usage has been relatively rare throughout the centuries, particularly in more recent times. However, its connections to concepts of strength, power, and leadership have endured, reflecting the cultural and linguistic heritage of the Aramaic-speaking peoples of the ancient Middle East.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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