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Daleon

♂ Boy

Pronounced duh-LEE-on /dəˈliː.ɒn/Medium

Meaning: A modern blended name joining a 'Da-' prefix with Leon (from Greek 'leon', 'lion'). A contemporary coinage; routes uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A modern blend: Daleon joins 'Da-' with Leon — 'lion' (said 'duh-LEE-on'). Routes uncertain, we note.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningA modern blended name joining a 'Da-' prefix with Leon (from Greek 'leon', 'lion'). A contemporary coinage; routes uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#12680 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2003
Total births (all-time)≈ 110

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200319932024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Daleon is a modern American name blending a 'Da-' prefix with Leon (from Greek 'leon', 'lion'). It belongs to a family of '-leon' coinages, and routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'duh-LEE-on').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Modern, blended, and lion-flavored.

Did you know? Daleon pairs a 'Da-' prefix with Leon ('lion') in a smooth modern blend — its route is uncertain, which we note (said 'duh-LEE-on').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Daleon — Modern 'Da-' + Leon blend; routes uncertain

Variations

DalionDaleunDeleon

Nicknames

DaLeon

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If you like Daleon…

Deleon— a like 'De-/Da-' + Leon name
Leon— the lion name Daleon builds on
Deshawn— a like modern prefix blend
Amarion— a like '-on' contemporary pick

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Daleon mean?

Daleon blends 'Da-' with Leon ('lion'). The route is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Daleon?

It's said duh-LEE-on /dəˈliː.ɒn/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Daleon a boy or girl name?

Daleon is a boy's name.

How popular is Daleon?

Daleon is a rare name in the U.S.

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