What origin is the name Sion?

Sion comes from hebrew naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Sion a popular name?

Sion is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

Yes. Sion does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

What are good sister names for Sion?

Names from the same hebrew tradition pair naturally with Sion — for example Isabella, Abigail, Elizabeth. You can browse more on our hebrew names page.

Sion

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Sion

Sion

Boy

hebrew

1 syllable

Sion is a hebrew boy's name meaning "A Welsh form of John, meaning God is gracious. It is also a Hebrew name referring to a holy place or citadel.".

With hebrew roots, Sion is a boy name that means "A Welsh form of John, meaning God is gracious. It is also a Hebrew name referring to a holy place or citadel.". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 1 syllable.

Origin: hebrew
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 1

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A Welsh form of John, meaning God is gracious. It is also a Hebrew name referring to a holy place or citadel.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Sion

Very rare in US records

What does Sion mean?

Sion is a boy name of hebrew origin meaning "A Welsh form of John, meaning God is gracious. It is also a Hebrew name referring to a holy place or citadel.".

Is Sion a rare name?

Yes. Sion does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Sion

Isabella Abigail Elizabeth Hannah Sarah Leah

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Names with a similar meaning to Sion

Sion means "A Welsh form of John, meaning God is gracious. It is also a Hebrew name referring to a holy place or citadel." — these names share that spirit.