The baby name Eion is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced EE-on (/ˈiːən/) or AY-on (/ˈeɪən/).
Eion is Gaelic in Origin.
The baby name Eion is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced EE-on (/ˈiːən/) or AY-on (/ˈeɪən/).
Eion is Gaelic in Origin.
Eion is a modern Gaelic-rooted given name, usually a respelling that blends Irish Eoin and English/Scottish Ian, all cognates of John. From Hebrew Yochanan, it means “God is gracious.” While Eoin in Ireland is traditionally pronounced “Owen,” Eion is most often said like “Ian” in English-speaking countries, though some families use the Owen sound. The spelling surfaces mainly in 20th‑century records in Ireland, Scotland, and parts of the diaspora.
Its lineage connects to the medieval popularity of Eoin/Iain among Gaelic clergy, poets, and clan leaders, mirroring the wider Christian esteem for John. Related forms and variants include Eoin, Ian, Iain, John, Seán/Sean, Shane, Ioan, Evan, and international equivalents such as Jean, Juan, and Ivan. Eion preserves the time-honored gracious-meaning tradition while offering a distinctive, streamlined spelling.
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Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TW | Boys | 0 | #256 | 1 | 7,111 |
| SG | 0 | #282 | 1 | 11,010 | |
| JM | Boys | 0 | #289 | 5 | 6,876 |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #303 | 1 | 7,909 |
| Canada | Boys | 2020 | #317 | 6 | 2,548 |
| YE | 0 | #398 | 1 | 8,639 | |
| EG | 0 | #412 | 1 | 6,387 | |
| SD | Boys | 0 | #466 | 1 | 10,523 |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #510 | 1 | 10,188 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #556 | 2 | 12,905 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #604 | 2 | 10,045 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #735 | 5 | 17,960 |
| SY | 0 | #767 | 1 | 11,684 | |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #882 | 11 | 7,044 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #919 | 7 | 15,035 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #981 | 1 | 15,656 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,005 | 5 | 14,742 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,013 | 2 | 25,931 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,070 | 3 | 24,821 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,143 | 1 | 22,615 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,265 | 8 | 25,619 |
Eion is popular in 18 countries — most recent births per country:
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