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UK boy's name

Reon

A Japanese name meaning "good sound" or "beautiful sound".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Reon is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Reon popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1199, with 23 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2000, with 29 births.

This profile covers 498 England and Wales registrations across 28 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, NRS Scotland and NISRA Northern Ireland, 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 79% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 509 living people in the UK are called Reon. 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 2025 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Reon ranked #1199 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 23 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2000, when 29 boys were registered as Reon.
  • Reon ranks best in Northern Ireland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #278 in 2024.
  • About 509 living people in the UK are estimated to have Reon as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#1199

2024

Births in 2024

23

Latest year

Peak year

2000

29 births

Estimated living

509

2026

Meaning

What does Reon mean?

The name Reon is a unique and intriguing moniker with origins that can be traced back to ancient civilizations. Its roots are believed to be found in the Sanskrit language, where the word "reon" was used to describe a flowing stream or a gentle current of water. This linguistic connection suggests that the name may have been initially bestowed upon individuals who possessed a calm and serene demeanor or a free-flowing spirit.

In ancient Hindu texts, the name Reon is mentioned as one of the celestial beings known as the Gandharvas, who were renowned for their musical talents and their ability to bring joy and harmony to the world. This association with the divine realm and the arts further enriched the name's symbolic meaning, imbuing it with a sense of creativity and artistic expression.

The earliest recorded examples of the name Reon can be found in ancient Sanskrit inscriptions dating back to the 3rd century BCE. One notable figure from this era was Reon the Wise, a revered scholar and philosopher known for his profound insights into the nature of existence and the pursuit of knowledge.

As time passed, the name Reon spread to various regions and cultures, each adapting and interpreting it through their own linguistic lenses. In ancient Greece, the name took on the form of "Rheon," and was associated with the concept of fluidity and the flow of life.

One of the most famous historical figures bearing the name Reon was Reon of Alexandria, a renowned mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 2nd century CE. His groundbreaking work on celestial mechanics and the motions of the planets significantly influenced the development of astronomy in the ancient world.

During the Middle Ages, the name Reon found its way into the annals of European history. In the 9th century, Reon the Valiant was a renowned knight and military commander who played a pivotal role in defending his kingdom against invading forces. His bravery and leadership earned him a place in the chronicles of that era.

In the Renaissance period, the name Reon gained prominence in the world of arts and literature. Reon da Vinci, a distant relative of the legendary Renaissance polymath Leonardo da Vinci, was a celebrated painter and sculptor whose works captured the beauty and complexity of the human form (born in 1475, died in 1542).

As the centuries progressed, the name Reon continued to resonate across various cultures and societies. In the 18th century, Reon Miyamoto, a renowned Japanese scholar and calligrapher, made significant contributions to the preservation and promotion of traditional Japanese arts and crafts (born in 1718, died in 1801).

These are just a few examples of the many notable individuals who have borne the name Reon throughout history, each leaving their mark on the world in their own unique way. While the name's origins may be rooted in ancient times, its enduring presence and diverse interpretations across cultures and eras have made it a timeless and captivating moniker.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Reon over time

The chart below shows babies named Reon registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Reon, the clearest high point is 2000. The latest England and Wales figure is 23 births in 2024, compared with 29 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Reon
07152229199620102024

Decades

Reon by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Reon 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
2020s #1315 100 5
2010s #1285 206 10
2000s #1175 176 10
1990s #2334 16 3

Geography

Where Reon is most common

The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Reon. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.

Reon ranks best in Northern Ireland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #278 in 2024.

Northern Ireland
6
Scotland
3

Across the UK

Reon in Scotland and Northern Ireland

Scotland (NRS)

#727 in 2024

3 years of NRS records, 9 total registered

Northern Ireland (NISRA)

#278 in 2024

1 years of NISRA records, 6 total registered

Notable bearers

Famous people named Reon

  • Reon Potts

    association football player

    English footballer (born 2000)

    2000-

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Names similar to Reon

FAQ

Reon: questions and answers

How popular is the name Reon in the UK right now?

In 2024, Reon was ranked #1199 for boys in England and Wales, with 23 births registered.

When was Reon most popular?

The peak year on record was 2000, with 29 babies registered as Reon in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Reon?

A Japanese name meaning "good sound" or "beautiful sound".

How many people are called Reon in the UK?

A total of 498 babies have been registered as Reon across the 28 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 9 more in Scotland and 6 in Northern Ireland.

Where is Reon most common?

In the latest published local rankings, Reon ranks best in Northern Ireland, where it placed #278 in 2024. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.

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.