| Meaning | hill near a spring, holy hill |
| Origin | English |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 6 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Wel-don |
About Weldon
Consider a name rooted in heritage with unexpected charm. Weldon brings vintage appeal back to modern nurseries with its sturdy, dependable character. This name doesn't follow trends—it sets them. The strong opening and gentle close create perfect phonetic balance. Weldon offers instant recognition without overuse, giving your son individuality in every classroom and boardroom. The name's solid construction mirrors the qualities many hope to instill: reliability, strength, and genuine character. Weldon transcends generations effortlessly, equally suited for a toddler's playmate and a professional's business card. Its straightforward spelling eliminates confusion while the sound remains distinctive enough to turn heads. Parents drawn to Weldon often value authenticity over flash, substance over style. The name requires no explanation, no correction, no spelling out—just pure, confident identity. Weldon represents an investment in timelessness, a choice that won't feel dated in five years or fifty.
Nicknames for Weldon
| Wel |
| Don |
| Welly |
| Donny |
| Weld |
Famous People Named Weldon
| Weldon Kees | American poet, painter, and jazz musician |
| Weldon Drewes | American football player |
| Weldon Bullock | American jazz bassist |
| Weldon Henley | American baseball pitcher |
| Weldon Myrick | American steel guitarist |
| Weldon Kilburn | Canadian politician |
| Weldon Brown | Canadian football player |
| Weldon Irvine | American composer and musician |
| Weldon F. Nisly | American Mennonite pastor and peace activist |
| Weldon Champness | English cricketer |
| Weldon B. Gibson | American politician |
| Weldon Humble | American racing driver |
| Weldon Henson | American country singer |
| Weldon Kirk | American chemist and educator |
| Weldon Munson | American basketball player |
| Weldon Gibson | American artist |
| Weldon B. Cooke | American politician |
| Weldon Drew | American baseball player |
| Weldon B. Durham | American lawyer and politician |
| Weldon Bleiler | American historian and critic |
Characters Named Weldon
| Weldon Holland | Character from the novel "Wayfaring Stranger" by James Lee Burke |
| Weldon Renslow | Character from the book series "The Chronicles of Amber" by Roger Zelazny |
| Weldon Monk | Character from the TV series "The Hitchhiker" |
| Weldon Penderton | Character from the novel "Reflections in a Golden Eye" by Carson McCullers |
| Weldon Ryan | Character from the novel "Pioneer, Go Home!" by Richard Powell |
| Weldon Dowd | Character from the TV series "Breaking Point" |
| Weldon Stout | Character from the TV series "Trackdown" |
| Weldon Lutz | Character from the TV series "The Streets of San Francisco" |
| Weldon Heyburn | Character from the movie "Charlie Chan at the Opera" - 1936 |
| Weldon Lucas | Character from the movie "Sunset Pass" - 1933 |
| Weldon Duvall | Character from the movie "Jungle Jim" - 1948 |
| Weldon Parish | Character from the movie "The Gunfighter" - 1950 |
| Weldon Meecham | Character from the movie "The Great Santini" - 1979 |