Ion
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Ion is a Hebrew name meaning “God is gracious”. It is a rare name, overwhelmingly used for boys, with 100% male usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Ion
Ion is a name of Hebrew origin, traditionally functioning as a variant form of the name John. It stems from the Hebrew name Yochanan, which means God is gracious. While it serves as a suffix in some linguistic contexts, as a standalone personal name it is rooted in the biblical tradition of the Levantine and European worlds. Its historical presence is particularly strong in Romanian naming conventions, where it is regarded as a primary equivalent to the broader European name John.
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Gender Usage of the Name Ion
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Ion is overwhelmingly used as a name for boys. Approximately 100% of recorded bearers are male. This classification is supported by a large number of recorded bearers.
Popularity of the Name Ion
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Ion is listed under Rare Boy Names worldwide. Its popularity varies considerably across the available regional markets, with the strongest usage in United Kingdom.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Extremely-Rare | — |
| United Kingdom | Common | 1 in every 155K births |
| Canada | Common | 1 in every 426K births |
| Australia | Rare | 1 in every 4.43M births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Ion ranked #5,534 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2025). This year the name appears in the official list for this region after being absent in the prior official year. Newly recorded in the latest official lists, Ion shows early signs of usage.
Historically, its best recorded position was #574 in 2002. Its lowest recorded position was #9,845 in 2014. Over the last 8 years (2017–2025) the name fell -1155 places (from #4,379 to #5,534).
Name StyleMethodology
Ion is classified as Vintage Boy Names because its historical peak was 2002, followed by a decline to 0% of that peak and a recent recovery to 1.5x the preceding level.Characteristics of the Name Ion
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Boy Names
- Length
- 3 letters — Short Boy Names
- Starts with
- I — Boy Names Starting with I
- Ends with
- n — Boy Names Ending in “n”
Name AestheticMethodology
Ion consists of two syllables with a sharp, vowel-driven opening that contributes to a Sleek & Modern aesthetic. It is recognized as the title of a philosophical dialogue by Plato, grounding the name in intellectual history. The brevity and clean transition between sounds keep the name feeling minimalist.
Middle Names For Ion
Middle names used with IonMethodology
Ion is most frequently used with these boy middle names: Ion Paul · Ion Remus · Ion Mihail · Ion Alexandru · Ion AndreyevichView all 11 boy middle names.
Middle name suggestions for IonMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Ion is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 6 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.
Examples: Ion Milton · Ion Melvin · Ion Marvin · Ion Marcus · Ion Mathew. View all 142 suggested middle names.
Associations of the Name Ion
Greek Mythology AssociationsMethodology
Listed among the Greek Mythology Boy Names, Ion shares its name with Ion, mortal from the Greek Mythology of Greek mythology. Son of Apollo and Creusa, wife of Xuthus.
Names Similar to Ion
Sound Like Ion Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Ian · Iain · Ioan · View all 16 names
Spelled Like Ion Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Ioan
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Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: John · Steven · Kevin · View all Top 100 names
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Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Robert · Michael · William · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Ion”
Dictionary Meaning of "Ion"Methodology
alternative form of -ien (“-ian”)
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How to Spell Ion in ASL
- I
- o
- n
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