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Derion

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Pronounced DEH-ree-on /ˈdɛ.ri.ɒn/Medium

Meaning: A modern African-American name, variously echoing Darion (a form of Darius, 'possessing goodness') and Orion (a constellation/hunter); no single fixed root; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A modern name; a Darion/Orion echo: Derion. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'DEH-ree-on').

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Origin LowAmerican

MeaningA modern African-American name, variously echoing Darion (a form of Darius, 'possessing goodness') and Orion (a constellation/hunter); no single fixed root; routes uncertain

U.S. rank (2024)#7864 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2008

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,027

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

Derion is a modern African-American name, with no single fixed root — variously echoing Darion (a form of Darius, 'possessing goodness') and Orion (a constellation/hunter; routes uncertain, which we flag honestly). A crisp, modern name (said 'DEH-ree-on').

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

Did you know? Derion is a modern African-American name, variously echoing Darion (a form of Darius, 'possessing goodness') and Orion — a crisp, modern name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'DEH-ree-on').

Overall data confidence 30%

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

Variations

DarionDerrionDerian

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Derion mean?

Derion is a modern name echoing Darion ('possessing goodness') and Orion; the routes are uncertain, so we flag it.

How do you pronounce Derion?

It's said DEH-ree-on /ˈdɛ.ri.ɒn/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Derion a boy or girl name?

Derion is a boy's name.

How popular is Derion?

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