Ion: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: ee-ohn
Origin: Greece
gender-male

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Region Origin: Southern Europe, Western Asia
Meaning: Yahweh is gracious

Ion is a versatile name with multiple origins, including Greek and Romanian. In Greek mythology, Ion is the son of Xuthus and Creusa, with Apollo being a significant figure in his story. In Romanian, the name is equivalent to Ion (a variant of John), tracing back to the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning Yahweh is gracious. It also has Greek origins meaning to go or going. The name has been used in various contexts, from ancient mythology to modern science, where it refers to an atom or molecule with a net electric charge. Ion's importance stems from its rich historical and scientific background, making it a unique and meaningful choice for parents.

Ion Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Ion is currently #17770 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Ion is currently #7629 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Ion is currently #8635 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-male Boy Nature: Ion is currently #3757 on Kiindred Boy Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Ion is currently #9037 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-male Boy Unique: Ion is currently #3895 on Kiindred Boy Unique Names

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