Delon

♂ Boy

Pronounced DEH-lon /ˈdɛ.lɒn/High

Meaning: A modern name, variously a spelling of Dillon ('like a lion; loyal', Irish) and an echo of the French surname Delon; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A modern name; a Dillon/Delon echo: Delon. Crisp, modern, and warm.

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Origin LowAmerican, French

MeaningA modern name, variously a spelling of Dillon ('like a lion; loyal', Irish) and an echo of the French surname Delon; routes uncertain

U.S. rank (2025)#5440 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births17 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1993

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,378

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

Delon is a modern name, variously a spelling of Dillon ('like a lion; loyal', Irish) and an echo of the French surname Delon (routes uncertain, which we flag honestly). A crisp, modern name (said 'DEH-lon').

It registers thinly in records. Rare, a-recent-name, and modern.

Did you know? Delon is a modern name, variously a spelling of Dillon ('like a lion; loyal', Irish) and an echo of the French surname Delon — a crisp, modern name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'DEH-lon').

Overall data confidence 32%

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

Variations

DillonDelonnDelonte

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Delon mean?

Delon is a modern name, variously a spelling of Dillon and the surname Delon; the routes are uncertain, so we flag it.

How do you pronounce Delon?

It's said DEH-lon /ˈdɛ.lɒn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Delon a boy or girl name?

Delon is a boy's name.

How popular is Delon?

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