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Aerion

♂ Boy

Pronounced AIR-ee-un /ˈɛər.i.ən/Medium

Meaning: A modern given name that reads near Orion (the hunter constellation) and 'aer,' the Greek root of 'air.' It also appears as a fantasy name. Its route is uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: An airy, cosmic name: Aerion echoes Orion and 'aer,' air (said 'AIR-ee-un'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowEnglish, Greek
MeaningA modern given name that reads near Orion (the hunter constellation) and 'aer,' the Greek root of 'air.' It also appears as a fantasy name. Its route is uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#12352 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2013
Total births (all-time)≈ 127

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201319952024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Aerion is a modern given name echoing both Orion, the hunter constellation, and 'aer,' the Greek root of 'air.' It also appears as a fantasy name in fiction. The route is uncertain, which we note (said 'AIR-ee-un').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely for boys. Rare, cosmic, and modern.

Did you know? Aerion reads near Orion, the hunter constellation, and 'aer,' the Greek root of 'air'; it also surfaces as a fantasy name. Its route is uncertain, which we note (said 'AIR-ee-un').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Aerion — Modern name near Orion / 'air'; routes uncertain

Variations

AerianAerionnAirion

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aerion mean?

Aerion echoes Orion, the constellation, and 'aer,' air; it also appears as a fantasy name. Routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Aerion?

It's said AIR-ee-un /ˈɛər.i.ən/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Aerion a boy or girl name?

Aerion is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Aerion?

Aerion is a rare, modern name for boys in the U.S.

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