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Dejohn

♂ Boy

Pronounced duh-JON /dəˈdʒɒn/High

Meaning: A modern name, joining a De- prefix with John ('God is gracious', from the Hebrew Yochanan); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A modern name; a De + John blend: Dejohn. Crisp, modern, and warm.

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Origin LowAmerican

MeaningA modern name, joining a De- prefix with John ('God is gracious', from the Hebrew Yochanan); routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#9168 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1997

Total births (all-time)≈ 435

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Dejohn is a modern name, with no single fixed root — joining a De- prefix with John ('God is gracious', from the Hebrew Yochanan; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'duh-JON').

In the U.S. it appears in African-American families. Rare, a-recent-blend, and crisp.

Did you know? Dejohn is a modern name, joining a De- prefix with John ('God is gracious') — a crisp, modern name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'duh-JON').

Overall data confidence 26%

U.S. Social Security Administration name files — routes layered

Variations

DejonDejohnDijon

Nicknames

John

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dejohn mean?

Dejohn joins a De- prefix with John ('God is gracious'); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Dejohn?

It's said duh-JON /ddn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Dejohn a boy or girl name?

Dejohn is a boy's name.

How popular is Dejohn?

Dejohn is a very rare name in the U.S.