Hilarion

Latin from Greek

"cheerful, happy"

Hilarion Origin and Meaning

The name Hilarion is a boy's name of Greek origin.

Hilarion is a masculine name with ancient Greek origins, derived from the word 'hilaros,' meaning 'cheerful' or 'joyful.' This historical name was popularized primarily through St. Hilarion, a 4th-century hermit and saint who was a disciple of St. Anthony the Great and founded monasticism in Palestine. Despite its distinguished history, Hilarion has remained relatively uncommon in the Western world. The name carries a scholarly, classical quality that appeals to parents interested in distinctive historical names. While more frequently found in Eastern Orthodox communities and Greek-speaking regions, Hilarion occasionally appears elsewhere, offering a unique alternative to more common classical names. Its connection to 'hilarious' gives it a subtle association with joy and laughter.

The name Hilarion in Pop Culture

• Hilarion King Hildebrand's son in the Gilbert and Sullivan opera Princess Ida (1884)
• Hilarion (a.k.a. Lucifer) character in Flaubert's La Tentation de Saint Antoine (1874)