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Sione
♂ Boy
Pronounced see-OH-neh /siˈoʊ.nɛ/Medium
Meaning: Tongan form of John — 'God is gracious' — rugby-front-row standardHigh
In 30 seconds: John, scrum-ready: Sione graces Tongan team sheets the way John fills Western pews — haka included. Grace at full contact.
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MeaningTongan form of John — 'God is gracious' — rugby-front-row standard
U.S. rank (2025)#3499 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births33 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,504
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
Sione is the Tongan John — Hebrew 'God is gracious' — island-standard and stadium-strong.
In the U.S. it appears in Tongan families. Rare nationally, gracious at the root, and scrummed.
Did you know? Pacific rugby rosters run on Siones — Tonga's John tackling globally; missionary translation, front-row distribution.
Overall data confidence 85%
Behind the Name — Sione — etymology
Variations
JohnIoaneSoane
Nicknames
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Famous Bearers
- ★Sione Tuilagi (1988-)Samoan-born rugby union player who played for England and Leicester Tigers
- ★Sione Lauaki (1982-2014)New Zealand rugby league and union player who represented the All Blacks
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Sione mean?
Sione is the Tongan form of John, 'God is gracious'.
How do you pronounce Sione?
It's said see-OH-neh /siˈoʊ.nɛ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Sione a boy or girl name?
Sione is a boy's name.
How popular is Sione?
Sione is a rare name in the U.S., standard in Tonga.