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Dejon

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Pronounced də-ZHON /dəˈʒɑn/Medium

Meaning: Modern coinage joining the De- prefix to Jon/John ('God is gracious'); also echoes Dijon (the French city); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Smooth and modern: Dejon joins a De- opening to Jon — 'God is gracious'. A warm coinage (and a Dijon echo).
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Origin LowAmerican, Hebrew
MeaningModern coinage joining the De- prefix to Jon/John ('God is gracious'); also echoes Dijon (the French city); routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#4725 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births21 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1992
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,588

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199219662024

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

Dejon is a modern coinage joining the De- prefix to Jon/John — from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious' — and overlapping Dijon, the French city (routes layered, which we note). A smooth, modern name.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, God-is-gracious in echo, and smooth.

Did you know? Dejon pairs De- with Jon/John ('God is gracious') — and echoes Dijon, the French mustard city; a smooth, modern coinage.
Overall data confidence 48%
U.S. Social Security Administration name files — recent emergence

Variations

DejohnDejaunDijon

Nicknames

DeJon

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If you like Dejon…

Dejuan— a fellow De- coinage
Dashawn— a companion modern coinage
Dion— another short modern name
Deon— a similarly popular pick
Dayson— lands in the same popularity range

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dejon mean?

Dejon joins De- to Jon ('God is gracious'), and echoes Dijon; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Dejon?

It's said də-ZHON /dəˈʒɑn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Dejon a boy or girl name?

Dejon is a boy's name.

How popular is Dejon?

Dejon is a rare name in the U.S.

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