Rhianon: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: rh-ee-ahn-ohn
Origin: Unspecified
gender-female

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Updated on Jun 12, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Global
Meaning: Rhianon means 'great queen'.

Rhiannon means 'great queen' or 'divine queen,' but not 'great goddess.' reflecting the same mythological roots as Rhiannon. 'Rhianon does not share the same rich history as Rhiannon, which is a name deeply rooted in Welsh mythology and associated with the goddess of horses and sovereignty.' Like Rhiannon, it has been influenced by the Victorian revival of Old Welsh names and has seen a slight increase in usage due to its association with the legendary figure.

Rhianon Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Rhianon is currently #33838 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Rhianon is currently #19679 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Rhianon is currently #16460 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-female Girl Nature: Rhianon is currently #9541 on Kiindred Girl Nature Names
chat-overall Australian: Rhianon is currently #16763 on Kiindred Australian Names

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