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Tirion

♂ Boy

Pronounced TIH-ree-on /ˈtɪriɒn/Medium

Meaning: A Welsh name meaning 'gentle, kind, fair.' It also names a place in Tolkien's legendarium; the near-homophone Tyrion appears in Game of Thrones, which we note honestly.Low

In 30 seconds: A gentle Welsh name: Tirion means 'gentle, kind, fair' (said 'TIH-ree-on'). Soft and lyrical.
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Origin MediumWelsh
MeaningA Welsh name meaning 'gentle, kind, fair.' It also names a place in Tolkien's legendarium; the near-homophone Tyrion appears in Game of Thrones, which we note honestly.
U.S. rank (2024)#10769 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 18

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420172024

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

Tirion is a Welsh name meaning 'gentle, kind, fair.' It shares its look with a place in Tolkien's world and sounds close to Tyrion in Game of Thrones, which we note honestly. Soft and lyrical (said 'TIH-ree-on').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, a gentle Welsh heritage pick. Soft, lyrical, and uncommon.

Did you know? Tirion is Welsh for 'gentle, kind, fair' - and echoes Tolkien's city Tirion and, as a near-homophone, Tyrion of Game of Thrones, which we note honestly (said 'TIH-ree-on').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Tirion — Welsh 'gentle, kind'; near Tyrion (noted honestly)

Variations

TyrionTirian

Nicknames

TirTy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tirion mean?

Tirion is Welsh for 'gentle, kind, fair.'

How do you pronounce Tirion?

It's said TIH-ree-on /ˈtɪriɒn/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Tirion a boy or girl name?

Here Tirion is used as a boy's name; it reads gently unisex in Welsh.

How popular is Tirion?

Tirion is a rare, gentle Welsh name for boys in the U.S.

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