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Legion

♂ Boy

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

In 30 seconds: A multitude; a military unit: Legion is a word-name. Crisp, bold, and modern (said 'LEE-jun').
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Origin LowLatin, English
MeaningFrom 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
U.S. rank (2024)#7508 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 353

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202120032024

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

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.

Did you know? Legion comes from Latin legio, 'a legion; a large military unit; a multitude' — a crisp, bold word-name (also a name in the Gospel of Mark; we note the word-name; said 'LEE-jun').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Legion — word-name

Variations

LegianLegyon

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Frequently Asked

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.

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