Jamon

Meaning of Jamon

Jamon is a male name with an English pronunciation of juh-MON (/dʒə-ˈmɔn/). It is also sometimes spelled as Jaymon. The origin of the name is uncertain, but it is believed to have Spanish or Hebrew roots. The name Jamon has been given to baby boys in the United States since at least 1964, though its popularity has fluctuated over the years. In recent times, it has been moderately popular, ranking around 2000-5000 in terms of occurrences. Despite not being widely used, Jamon carries a unique and distinctive sound that may appeal to parents looking for a less common name for their son.

Pronunciation

English

  • Pronunced as juh-MON (/dʒə-ˈmɔn/)

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Notable People Named Jamon

Jamon Gordon - Jamon Alfred Lucas Gordon is a former professional basketball player known for his time as a point guard and shooting guard, and for playing college basketball with the Virginia Tech Hokies.
James Jamon Meredith is a former American football offensive tackle who played for the Green Bay Packers and attended South Carolina for college football.
Jamon Brown is a former American football guard who played college football at Louisville and was drafted by the St. Louis Rams in the third round of the 2015 NFL Draft.
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