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Scion

♂ Boy

Pronounced SY-on /ˈsaɪ.ən/Medium

Meaning: The English word scion, 'a descendant of a notable family; an heir; a young shoot or twig for grafting.' Used plainly as a name.Low

In 30 seconds: A word-name with lineage: Scion means 'a descendant; an heir' (said 'SY-on'). Distinctive and rare.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningThe English word scion, 'a descendant of a notable family; an heir; a young shoot or twig for grafting.' Used plainly as a name.
U.S. rank (2023)#12004 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 21

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320042023

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

Scion is used straight from the English word, 'a descendant of a notable family; an heir,' and originally 'a young shoot or twig for grafting.' It reads as a bold word-name about lineage — rare in the U.S. (said 'SY-on').

It appears only rarely as a first name in the U.S. Rare, word-based, and bold.

Did you know? Scion is the English word for 'a descendant; an heir; a young shoot' — a distinctive word-name suggesting family and continuity (said 'SY-on').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Scion — English word 'a descendant; an heir'

Variations

ScyonSionSyon

Nicknames

SyCy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Scion mean?

Scion is the English word for 'a descendant; an heir; a young shoot.'

How do you pronounce Scion?

It's said SY-on /ˈsaɪ.ən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Scion a boy or girl name?

Scion is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Scion?

Scion is an extremely rare name in the U.S.

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