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Sion vs John

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sion

Boy #3,680 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin

Cultural Roots

Welsh British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,680
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Irish American Christian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#21
Total SSA Count
8,047
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Sion Rank #3,680
John Rank #21

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #3680 for Sion.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sion or John more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Sion at #3680 in the United States.

What do Sion and John mean?

Sion means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Latin origin). John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Sion and John boy or girl names?

Sion is primarily a boy name. John is primarily a boy name.

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