Eion
Boy name · 4 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Eion: 4 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 4 births in 1980.
The name Eion is a Scottish and Irish variant of the Gaelic name Eoghan, which derives from the Old Irish "óen" meaning "born of the yew tree" or simply "youth." In Scottish history, it is closely tied to the Earls of Argyll and the Clan Campbell, though its most famous bearer is the American actor Eion Bailey, known for roles in *Band of Brothers* and *Once Upon a Time*. The name also shares a root with the Irish saint Eoghan of Ardstraw, who helped establish early Christianity in Ulster. While Eion is less common than its English form Owen, it remains a distinctive Scottish choice that honors a deep Celtic heritage.
Boy 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19804 babies
- Latest (1980)
- #2754 babies
- Total births
- 4since 1980
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y