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Deyon

♂ Boy

Pronounced DAY-on /ˈdeɪ.ɑn/High

Meaning: A modern name, variously an echo of Deion/Dion ('of Zeus/Dionysus', Greek) with a -yon spelling; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A modern name; a Deion/Dion echo: Deyon. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'DAY-on'). Routes uncertain.
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Origin LowAmerican, Greek
MeaningA modern name, variously an echo of Deion/Dion ('of Zeus/Dionysus', Greek) with a -yon spelling; routes uncertain
U.S. rank (2024)#10122 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1996
Total births (all-time)≈ 538

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199619692024

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

Deyon is a modern name, variously an echo of Deion/Dion ('of Zeus/Dionysus', Greek) with a -yon spelling (routes uncertain, which we flag honestly). A crisp, modern name (said 'DAY-on').

In the U.S. it appears in African American families. Rare, a-recent-coinage, and crisp.

Did you know? Deyon is a modern name, variously an echo of Deion/Dion ('of Zeus/Dionysus') — a crisp, modern name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'DAY-on').
Overall data confidence 18%
U.S. Social Security Administration name files — routes uncertain

Variations

DeionDionDeyion

Nicknames

Dey

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Deyon mean?

Deyon is a modern name, variously an echo of Deion/Dion ('of Zeus/Dionysus'); we flag it honestly.

How do you pronounce Deyon?

It's said DAY-on /ˈdeɪ.ɑn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Deyon a boy or girl name?

Deyon is a boy's name.

How popular is Deyon?

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

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