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Legion
How to Pronounce Legion
Pronounced LEE-jun /ˈli.dʒən/Medium
Meaning: From Latin legio, 'a legion; a large military unit; a multitude' — a word-name (also a name in the Gospel of Mark); we note the word-nameLow
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Legion comes from Latin legio, 'a legion; a large military unit; a multitude' (a word-name; also a name in the Gospel of Mark; we note the word-name). A crisp, bold name (said 'LEE-jun').
In the U.S. it registers thinly. Rare, a-multitude at the root, and bold.
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What does the name Legion mean?
Legion is a word-name — Latin 'a legion; a large military unit; a multitude'. We note the word-name.
How do you pronounce Legion?
It's said LEE-jun /ˈli.dʒən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Legion a boy or girl name?
Legion is a boy's name.
How popular is Legion?
Legion is a very rare name in the U.S.