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Origin: Irish

Meaning: King; Ocean

Ryon is a boy’s name of Irish origin. It’s a variant of Ryan, the anglicized form of the Irish Rían, which most likely comes from the word rí (king.) A fitting name for the little one who’s sure to rule your household! It may also be related to the Old Irish word rían, which means either “ocean,” “path,” or “way, manner.” Ryan is also a surname, with the Irish form being Ó Riain, and is one of the ten most common surnames in Ireland. If you have any Ryans in your ancestry, you may like to pay tribute to them by naming baby Ryon or one of its variants.