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Deleon

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Deleon

Pronounced deh-lee-OHN /dɛ.liˈoʊn/Medium

Meaning: From the Spanish surname de Leon — 'of the lion; from Leon (a region of Spain)' (from Latin leo, 'lion')Low

In 30 seconds: Of the lion; from León: Deleon is a Spanish surname. Crisp, strong, and warm (said 'deh-lee-OHN').
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Origin LowSpanish, Latin
MeaningFrom the Spanish surname de Leon — 'of the lion; from Leon (a region of Spain)' (from Latin leo, 'lion')
U.S. rank (2025)#9113 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2002
Total births (all-time)≈ 959
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200219172025

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

Deleon comes from the Spanish surname de León — 'of the lion; from León', a region of Spain (from Latin leo, 'lion'). Borne by the explorer Juan Ponce de León. A crisp, strong name (said 'deh-lee-OHN'; nickname Leo).

In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic families. Rare as a first name, of-the-lion at the root, and strong.

Did you know? Deleon comes from the Spanish de León — 'of the lion; from León' (a region of Spain, from Latin leo, 'lion') — a crisp, strong surname-name (the explorer Ponce de León bore it; said 'deh-lee-OHN').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Deleon — Spanish surname

Variations

De LeonDeLeonDeleón

Nicknames

Leo

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If you like Deleon…

Leon— the 'lion' root it carries
Leonel— a fellow 'lion' Hispanic boys' name
Leonardo— a companion 'lion' boys' name
Leandro— another Hispanic Leo- boys' name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Deleon mean?

Deleon is the Spanish de León — 'of the lion; from León' (Latin leo, 'lion').

How do you pronounce Deleon?

It's said deh-lee-OHN /dɛ.liˈoʊn/ — three syllables, stress on the last.

Is Deleon a boy or girl name?

Deleon is a boy's name.

How popular is Deleon?

Deleon is a rare name in the U.S.

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