Ammon

Ammon - A very unique male name

Ammon appeared on the charts for the first time in 1911 on position #612. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Ammon and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Ammon? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Ammon. The baby boy name Ammon was given to 23 baby boys in 2025, ranking #2296 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 63,751 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Ammon peaked in popularity 115 years ago in 1911 on position 612.

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Ammon is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Ammon is currently topping the baby name charts in Utah at position #303 - and is the least popular in Pennsylvania at position #1,008.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Ammon is where you live.

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Ammon origin and meaning

Hebrew (biblical)

Biblical name of uncertain meaning — Ammon was the son of Lot and the ancestor of the Ammonites in Genesis; the name may relate to Hebrew am, 'people'

Ammon has two strong scriptural homes: the Old Testament people of Ammon, and the Book of Mormon prophet Ammon, which drives much of its US use in Utah. It peaked in 2002 and has eased down since.

Attested etymology

Ammon is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Ammon, pop culture references for the name Ammon and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Ammon

We've found the following names that sound similar to Ammon, sorted by popularity.

Ayaan / Ayan / Aayan / Amin / Ayman / Amani / Aman / Annie / Anay / Ameen /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

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Even more about Ammon

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Ammon a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Ammon?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

AM-un · /ˈæmən/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Amon — Variant spelling, also an Egyptian god's name form

Famous bearers

• Ammon — Figure in the Book of Mormon, a Nephite missionary and son of King Mosiah (Biblical) Historical

Style

Biblical

Why parents choose it

For Latter-day Saint families especially, Ammon carries an admired scriptural story in a short, strong form.

Worth knowing

• Chemistry confusion is real: ammonium and ammonia are close in sound.
• Others will first think of the ancient Ammonites, Israel's neighbours and rivals.