Ion - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Ion \

is of Greek origin. Mythology: son of Apollo who became the ancestor of the Ionians. (The western Greek Ionian islands bear this name.) Also a repelling of Ian.

Ion has 1 variant form: Eion.

For more information, see also the related name Eoin.

Baby names that sound like Ion are Eon and Jon.

Ion is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#31793 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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