Aljon

Aljon is a filipino / english boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 293, with 25,388 records. It has 2 syllables.

Filipino / English Locally coined Filipino-rooted
May 2021 rank
#293
May 2021 records
25,388
Syllables
2
Origin
Filipino / English
Background
Locally coined
Sound
Neutral

Origin and meaning

Aljon is a 20th-century Filipino blend, combining the masculine prefix 'Al-' with the English given name 'Jon' or 'John'. It is characteristic of modern Philippine naming practices that combine parental or family names into a distinct given name.

Aljon is a modern coined Filipino name, typically formed as a portmanteau blending 'Al' (from names like Alberto, Alex, or Allan) and 'Jon' (a variant of John). Such hybrid names became widespread in the Philippines during the late 20th century.

Filipino 70% English 30%

Name character

Strength
3/5
Modernity
4/5
Formal feel
2/5
Sound: Neutral Everyperson Pairs with short or long surnames

In the Philippines

Commonly used as a standalone first name in the Philippines, frequently shortened to nicknames like 'Al' or 'Jon-Jon'.

Best known for: Aljon Mariano (Filipino professional basketball player)

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Is Aljon a common boy name in the Philippines?

In the civil registry as of May 2021, Aljon is number 293, with 25,388 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.