Fortunate or lucky; also a variant of Zion
Syon is often used as a modern variant of the Hebrew name Zion, referring to a biblical hill in Jerusalem. In some Indian contexts, it is associated with the Sanskrit word for 'fortunate' or 'auspicious'. It has gained some traction in the US as a unique, spiritual alternative to more common names.
Less common today
Syon isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,166 in 2025.
Professional English cricketer
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
