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“After Arion, the Greek poet saved by dolphins; said to mean 'swift, strong'” — Greek (mythical/historical poet) origin
Boy's name · #2092 in the US (2025) · 2010s
Arion's best rank, #1702, came in 2014; it has settled back to #2092 today. Roughly 2,200 boys have been named Arion since 1918.
Around the world: about 1 in 2,300 boys in Switzerland (2024) · about 1 in 5,400 boys in Austria (2025) · about 1 in 5,500 boys in Sweden (2025).
Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 4 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.
Among 21 notable people named Arion:
No single standout — notable Arions spread across many fields.
Similar names: Canon · Arian · Daemon · Aris · Astro · Orion
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