Kion

♂ Boy

Pronounced KEE-ON /ki.ˈoʊn/Medium

Meaning: The Lion GuardMedium

In 30 seconds: Kion is listed as a Japanese name glossed 'the Lion Guard'. It is a short, two-syllable name close to the spelling Keon.

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Origin MediumJapanese

MeaningThe Lion Guard

U.S. rank (2025)#2625 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births50 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2017

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,310

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 data ties Kion to Japanese and the meaning 'the Lion Guard'. It sits beside the variation Keon as a compact, modern-sounding name. Honest about its slim record, it works simply as a crisp given name.

The name moves quickly across its two syllables, ending on that open -on sound. Its single listed variation, Keon, gives it a close phonetic cousin.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Kion is 'The Lion Guard', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.

Overall data confidence 70%

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

Variations

Keon

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kion mean?

Kion is usually explained as meaning 'The Lion Guard' and is most often linked with Japanese tradition.

How do you pronounce Kion?

It's commonly said KEE-ON /ki.ˈoʊn/.

Is Kion a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Kion?

In 2024, Kion ranked #2971 in the U.S. for boys, with 42 births recorded.