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Keion

♂ Boy

Pronounced KEE-ahn /ˈkʌn/High

Meaning: LionMedium

In 30 seconds: Keion is a boy's name taken to mean 'lion', used in English.

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Origin MediumEnglish

MeaningLion

U.S. rank (2024)#2923 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births43 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1996

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,822

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

The meaning given for Keion is 'lion', and it sits within English usage. It travels with a cluster of short variant spellings such as Gon and Kuhn, which keep the single-syllable core while reshuffling the consonants and vowels.

Forms like Kŏn, Gun, and Geon show how flexibly the sound has been written down, giving parents several ways to land on the spelling they prefer.

Did you know? Keion is a spelling variant of Keon, so it keeps the same core meaning of 'lion' while changing the visual style.

Overall data confidence 78%

Behind the Name - Keion — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

GeonKŏnGunGonKuhn

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

★Keion Carpenter (1977-2017)
American NFL defensive back for the Buffalo Bills and Atlanta Falcons
★Keion Brooks Jr. (2000-)
American professional basketball player

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Keion mean?

Keion is usually explained as meaning 'lion' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Keion?

It's commonly said KEE-ahn /ˈkʌn/.

Is Keion a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Keion is used as a boy name.

How popular is Keion?

In 2024, Keion ranked #2923 in the U.S. for boys, with 43 births recorded.