UK boy's name
Reyon
A variation of the name Ryan meaning "little king" or "illustrious".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2021. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Reyon is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Reyon popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2021 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3990, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2013, with 4 births.
This profile covers 30 England and Wales registrations across 9 recorded years from 2010 to 2021. 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 30 living people in the UK are called Reyon. 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 2022 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Reyon ranked #3990 for boys in England and Wales in 2021, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2013, when 4 boys were registered as Reyon.
- • About 30 living people in the UK are estimated to have Reyon as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3990
2021
Births in 2021
4
Latest year
Peak year
2013
4 births
Estimated living
30
2026
Meaning
What does Reyon mean?
The name Reyon has its roots in the ancient Sanskrit language, originating in the Indian subcontinent. It is derived from the word "Rayna," which means "the sun" or "the light." This name's origins can be traced back to the Vedic period, around 1500 BCE to 500 BCE, when the Vedas, the sacred Hindu scriptures, were composed.
Reyon was a popular name among the royal families and nobility in ancient India. One of the earliest recorded instances of this name can be found in the epic Sanskrit poem, the Mahabharata, where a character named Reyon is mentioned as a wise sage and advisor to the Pandava princes.
During the Gupta Empire, which ruled over a significant part of the Indian subcontinent from the 4th to the 6th century CE, the name Reyon gained further popularity. It was commonly used by members of the royal family and the aristocracy. One notable figure from this period was Reyon Gupta, a renowned scholar and philosopher who made significant contributions to the field of astronomy and mathematics.
In the medieval era, the name Reyon continued to be widely used across various regions of India. One of the most famous individuals with this name was Reyon Chandra, a celebrated poet and playwright who lived during the 12th century CE in present-day Bengal. His works are considered literary masterpieces and have had a lasting impact on Bengali literature.
During the Mughal period, which spanned from the 16th to the 19th century, the name Reyon found its way into the Islamic tradition. Reyon Mirza, a prominent military commander and governor under the reign of Akbar the Great, was a notable figure from this time.
In more recent history, Reyon has been borne by several influential individuals. Reyon Chowdhury, a renowned Indian independence activist and politician who played a crucial role in the struggle for independence, was born in 1892. Another notable figure was Reyon Ganguli, a celebrated Indian classical musician and composer who lived from 1913 to 1974 and made significant contributions to the development of Hindustani classical music.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Reyon over time
The chart below shows babies named Reyon registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2010 to 2021. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Reyon, the clearest high point is 2013. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2021, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Reyon by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Reyon 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 | #4299 | 7 | 2 |
| 2010s | #4491 | 23 | 7 |
Related
Names similar to Reyon
- Ryan 68,692
- Riley 37,992
- Robert 27,462
- Reuben 25,122
- Rhys 24,418
- Reece 24,329
- Rory 21,870
- Roman 16,609
- Ronnie 16,445
- Reggie 14,684
- Rowan 14,371
- Ralph 8,892
FAQ
Reyon: questions and answers
How popular is the name Reyon in the UK right now?
In 2021, Reyon was ranked #3990 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Reyon most popular?
The peak year on record was 2013, with 4 babies registered as Reyon in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Reyon?
A variation of the name Ryan meaning "little king" or "illustrious".
How many people are called Reyon in the UK?
A total of 30 babies have been registered as Reyon across the 9 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.