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Cleavon

KLEE-von

Letters

7

Syllables

2

Origin

Welsh

Total Births

241

Peak Year

#37 in 1973

First Recorded

1921

Style

Modern & Trendy

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Cleavon is likely a modern American name, potentially derived from combining the prefix 'Cle-' with 'Avon', of Welsh origin meaning 'river'.

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Numerology

5

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Famous Namesakes

  • Cleavon Little

    American actor, best known for 'Blazing Saddles'

Nicknames

Personality Traits

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