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Origin: Romanian

Meaning: To go, going

Ion is a boy’s name of Greek origin meaning “to go” or “going.” In Greek mythology, Ion is the son of Apollo and the eponymous founder of the Ionian people. In Romanian, the name is equivalent to Johnathan. The word ion is also the term used in science to refer to an atom or molecule with a net electric charge due to the loss or gain of one or more electrons. If you’re on the hunt for a strong, concise name with a rich historical and scientific background, Ion has a unique spark.