Deleon

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Deleon Pronunciation

Deleon is 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 (2024)#6904 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2002

Total births (all-time)≈ 959

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

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').

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References — Deleon — Spanish surname

Variations

De LeonDeLeonDeleón

Nicknames

Leo

Themes & Styles

Latin Surname-name Spanish

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

How do you pronounce Deleon?

Deleon is pronounced deh-lee-OHN (/dɛ.liˈoʊn/). Press play above to hear Deleon said aloud.

How do you say Deleon?

Deleon is said deh-lee-OHN (/dɛ.liˈoʊn/). Press play above to hear Deleon said aloud.

What does the name Deleon mean?

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

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.