Sion
Boy name · 10 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Sion: 10 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 4 births in 2011.
Rooted in Welsh tradition, Sion is the native Welsh form of John, ultimately deriving from the Hebrew Yochanan, meaning “God is gracious.” While predominantly Welsh, it shares a linguistic kinship with the Scottish Gaelic Eòin and the Irish Seán, making it a familiar yet distinctive choice in Celtic-naming circles. One famous bearer is Sion Morris, a Welsh international rugby union player, though the name is less common among global celebrities. Place connections are limited, though the name appears in Welsh place-names like Sion Hill. A notable variant is the Anglicised Sion or Shon, while Sion also matches a Spanish river-name unrelated in origin. This name offers a gentle nod to heritage without being overly common in Scotland today.
Boy 3 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20114 babies
- Latest (2011)
- #5444 babies
- Total births
- 10since 2003
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y