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Vision

♂ Boy

Pronounced VIZH-ən /ˈvɪʒ.ən/High

Meaning: From the word vision — from Latin visio, 'sight; a vision, a thing seen'; 'sight; foresight, imagination, a dream'Low

In 30 seconds: Sight; a vision: Vision is a word-name — 'sight; foresight'. Bold, aspirational, and warm.
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Origin LowEnglish, Latin
MeaningFrom the word vision — from Latin visio, 'sight; a vision, a thing seen'; 'sight; foresight, imagination, a dream'
U.S. rank (2024)#6142 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births15 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 85

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202220172024

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

Vision comes from the word vision — from Latin visio, 'sight; a thing seen' — and by extension 'foresight, imagination, a guiding dream or purpose'. A bold, aspirational modern word-name (also the Marvel character Vision; nickname Vis).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, sight-and-foresight at the root, and aspirational.

Did you know? Vision means 'sight; a vision, a thing seen' (Latin visio) — and by extension 'foresight, imagination, a dream' — a bold, aspirational modern word-name (said 'VIZH-ən').
Overall data confidence 45%
References — vision — word origin

Variations

VisianVisyon

Nicknames

Vis

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Vision mean?

Vision is a word-name — 'sight; a vision; foresight, imagination'.

How do you pronounce Vision?

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

Is Vision a boy or girl name?

Vision is used here as a boy's name (it is given to both sexes).

How popular is Vision?

Vision is a very rare, recent name in the U.S.

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