UK boy's name
Garion
A masculine name derived from the Old English "gar" meaning "spear".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 1998. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Garion is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Garion popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 1998 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2419, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 6 births.
This profile covers 14 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 1996 to 1998. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 67% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 14 living people in the UK are called Garion. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 1999 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Garion ranked #2419 for boys in England and Wales in 1998, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1996, when 6 boys were registered as Garion.
- • About 14 living people in the UK are estimated to have Garion as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2419
1998
Births in 1998
4
Latest year
Peak year
1996
6 births
Estimated living
14
2026
Meaning
What does Garion mean?
The name Garion has its origins in the ancient language of Parthian, which was spoken in the region of present-day Iran and surrounding areas during the Parthian Empire (247 BC–224 AD). It is derived from the Parthian word "gāriyōn," meaning "strong" or "powerful." The name is believed to have been used as a personal name among the Parthian nobility and military elite.
In the 5th century AD, the name Garion appeared in the writings of the Byzantine historian Procopius of Caesarea, who mentioned a Parthian general named Garion who fought against the Roman Empire during the reign of Emperor Justinian I. This is one of the earliest recorded instances of the name in historical texts.
During the Middle Ages, the name Garion was found in various chronicles and records from the region of modern-day Armenia and Georgia. In the 12th century, a Georgian nobleman named Garion Mkhargrdzeli was a prominent military leader and courtier under the reign of Queen Tamar of Georgia.
In the 14th century, a Persian poet and mystic named Garion Isfahani was renowned for his spiritual writings and contributions to the literary tradition of Sufism. He was born in Isfahan, Persia (now Iran), and his works were widely circulated in the Persian-speaking world.
Another notable figure with the name Garion was a 16th-century Armenian merchant and explorer named Garion Tertzetti. He was among the first Armenians to establish trade routes and settlements in the East Indies, primarily in the Spice Islands (present-day Indonesia).
During the 17th century, a Circassian prince named Garion Shervashidze ruled over the principality of Abkhazia, which was located in the Caucasus region (present-day Georgia). He played a significant role in the political affairs of the region and was known for his diplomatic skills.
These are just a few examples of historical figures who bore the name Garion, illustrating its use and significance across various cultures and time periods in the regions surrounding the ancient Parthian Empire and its sphere of influence.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Garion over time
The chart below shows babies named Garion registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 1998. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Garion, the clearest high point is 1996. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 1998, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Garion by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Garion was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | #2174 | 14 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Garion
- George 121,258
- Gabriel 20,581
- Grayson 7,636
- Gregory 2,925
- Guy 2,646
- Gareth 2,092
- Gethin 1,880
- Georgie 1,872
- Gary 1,575
- Gavin 1,422
- Giovanni 1,252
- Grant 1,199
FAQ
Garion: questions and answers
How popular is the name Garion in the UK right now?
In 1998, Garion was ranked #2419 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Garion most popular?
The peak year on record was 1996, with 6 babies registered as Garion in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Garion?
A masculine name derived from the Old English "gar" meaning "spear".
How many people are called Garion in the UK?
A total of 14 babies have been registered as Garion across the 3 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.