Sion vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sion

Boy #3,680 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin

Welsh British

✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Sion Rank #3,680

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #3680 for Sion.

Is Sion or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Sion at #3680 in the United States.

What do Sion and Richard mean?

Sion means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Latin origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Sion and Richard boy or girl names?

Sion is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.