Beacon - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Beacon \be(a)-con\ is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "signal light". Usually a bright light on a hilltop.

Baby names that sound like Beacon are Beagan, Beagin and Beagen. Other similar baby names are Beamon and Deacon.

Beacon is a very rare male first name and a very rare surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Beacon. Click here to compare Beacon with related baby names.