US Popularity:5359
Origin:Irish
Other Origin(s):French, Japanese
Meaning:Little king, little queen; Witty, clever; Majesty; Power; Sound; Garden; Advantage
Rion is a gender-neutral name of Irish, French, and Japanese origin. Meaning “little king” or “little queen” in Irish, this name is sure to make baby feel like a born leader. Whether you dream of baby becoming the next president or you simply want him to know his own mind, a regal name like Rion is a sure bet. Rion appears in Arthurian legend, where it’s a spelling variation of King Rience. Rion is also a French habitational surname whose meaning is rather elusive. But its Japanese roots make up for that with a fleet of endearments, including “witty,” “clever,” “majesty,” “power,” “sound,” “garden,” and “advantage.”

Rion Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Rion is currently #1779 on The Bump
Girl:Rion is currently #989 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Rion is currently #5359 in U.S. births
Boy:Rion is currently #6179 in U.S. births
Girl:Rion is currently #21979 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
Gender:
Girl
#21990
in 2022
- 3592
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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