Gracious; violet; or going
Ion has multiple distinct etymologies. In Romanian, it is a classic form of John, meaning 'God is gracious.' In Greek mythology, Ion was the founder of the Ionian race, with a name meaning 'going,' and it also serves as a rare Greek name meaning 'violet flower.'
Less common today
Ion isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,975 in 2023.
Influential Romanian playwright and short story writer
Romanian leader during World War II
Professional tennis player and billionaire businessman
The protagonist of Euripides' tragedy and mythical ancestor of the Ionians · Ion by Euripides
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
