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Fanon

fah-NOHN /fa.nɔ̃/ French

At a glance

In short
Fanon is a unique and distinctive name with French origins, associated with strength and independence. Ideal for parents seeking individuality for their baby boy.
U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1972 (#4,986)
Babies in 1972
5 (<0.01% of boys)
First recorded
1972 (the only year on record)

Meaning of Fanon

Fanon is a unique and distinctive name with French origins. It is commonly pronounced as fah-NOHN (/fa.nɔ̃/) in French. This name may also be found spelled as Fannon. While not highly popular, the name Fanon has been given to a small number of boys in the United States, with five occurrences in 1972 ranking it at 4987 on the list of baby names. The exact meaning of Fanon is not clear, but it has been associated with strength and independence. Choosing the name Fanon for your baby boy will give him a sense of individuality and an air of mystery.

How to pronounce Fanon

French

Popularity of Fanon in the U.S.

Fanon appears in the records for the U.S. only in 1972, ranked #4,986 with 5 babies.

Bar chart: 5 boys named Fanon in the U.S. in 1972, ranked #4,986 among boy names.
  • Boys named Fanon (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale)
In 1972. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 1972 1 row
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
197254,986new