Boy · #8,237 in 2026

Varon

Varon or Varón is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Adriana Salazar Varón, Colombian chess master Ben Varon, Finnish guitarist Elizabeth R.

Current Rank
#8,237
Peak Rank
#4,404 (1969)
Total Babies
10
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1969
First Year
1991
Last Year
1969
Peak Year
#4404
Peak Rank
10
Total Count
2
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Varon

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Varon or Varón is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Adriana Salazar Varón, Colombian chess master Ben Varon, Finnish guitarist Elizabeth R.

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The Story of Varon

Varon first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1969, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1969, when 5 Varons were born — ranking #4,404 that year. As of 2026, Varon ranks #8,237 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 10 Varons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Varon

Phonetically similar names — useful when Varon is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Varon

What does the name Varon mean?
Varon or Varón is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Adriana Salazar Varón, Colombian chess master Ben Varon, Finnish guitarist Elizabeth R.
How popular is Varon in 2026?
In 2026, Varon ranks #8,237 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Varon most popular?
Varon reached its peak popularity in 1969, ranking #4,404 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Varon a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Varon is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Varon?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Varon include Ran, Artemas, Mardell. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Varon

Varon is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1969 and has accumulated 10 births in the dataset. Varon's peak popularity came in 1969 when it ranked #4,404. Use the chart and map above to compare Varon's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.