Find out how popular the first name Taelon has been for the last 25 years (from 1999 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Taelon by gender

Based on the last 25 years of data, Taelon is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Taelon.

The history of the first name Taelon

The name Taelon is believed to have originated from the ancient Sumerian language, spoken in the region of Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq) around 3500 BCE. It is thought to be derived from the words "ta'a" meaning "to live" and "lon" meaning "strong," suggesting the name may have initially meant "strong life" or "living strength."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Taelon can be found in a cuneiform tablet from the city of Ur, dating back to around 2600 BCE. This tablet lists the names of various individuals, including a man named "Tae-lon," who is described as a skilled artisan and craftsman.

During the Akkadian Empire, which ruled over Mesopotamia from around 2350 BCE to 2150 BCE, the name Taelon gained popularity among the ruling class. It is believed that a high-ranking official named Taelon served as a military commander under the famous King Sargon of Akkad.

In the ancient Sumerian epic poem, the "Epic of Gilgamesh," which is considered one of the earliest works of literature known to man, a character named Taelon is mentioned as a wise and respected elder in the city of Uruk.

Throughout the centuries, the name Taelon has been carried by various notable individuals, including:

1. Taelon the Elder (c. 1200 BCE), a renowned philosopher and scholar from the Babylonian period, known for his writings on ethics and the nature of the universe.

2. Taelon of Ephesus (c. 300 BCE), a Greek architect and engineer credited with designing the famous Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

3. Taelon the Scribe (c. 50 BCE), a respected Roman historian and chronicler who documented the events of the Gallic Wars under Julius Caesar.

4. Taelon the Monk (c. 800 CE), a revered Christian scholar and theologian who contributed to the preservation of ancient texts during the Middle Ages.

5. Taelon the Navigator (c. 1400 CE), a skilled Polynesian explorer and wayfinder who is believed to have discovered and settled several islands in the Pacific Ocean.

While the name Taelon has held diverse meanings and connotations throughout its long history, its ancient Sumerian roots and association with strength, life, and wisdom have endured across different cultures and time periods.

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