US Popularity Rank: 6283

Origin: Japanese

Meaning: Little king, little queen; Witty, clever; Majesty; Power; Sound; Garden; Advantage

Rion is a gender-neutral name of Irish, French, and Japanese origin. Meaning “little king” or “little queen” in Irish, this name is sure to make baby feel like a born leader. Whether you dream of baby becoming the next president or you simply want him to know his own mind, a regal name like Rion is a sure bet. Rion appears in Arthurian legend, where it’s a spelling variation of King Rience. Rion is also a French habitational surname whose meaning is rather elusive. But its Japanese roots make up for that with a fleet of endearments, including “witty,” “clever,” “majesty,” “power,” “sound,” “garden,” and “advantage.”