Dion

♀ Girl

Pronounced dee-ON /diˈɒn/Medium

Meaning: A short form of Dionysius ('of Dionysus/Zeus of Nysa') and linked to Dione (a Greek goddess, 'divine'); used for both sexes; we note the deity linkLow

In 30 seconds: Of Zeus; divine: Dion is Greek. Crisp, classic, and warm. Used for both sexes (said 'dee-ON').

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Origin LowGreek

MeaningA short form of Dionysius ('of Dionysus/Zeus of Nysa') and linked to Dione (a Greek goddess, 'divine'); used for both sexes; we note the deity link

U.S. rank (2025)#13654 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1970

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,250

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

Dion is a short form of Dionysius ('of Dionysus/Zeus of Nysa') and linked to Dione (a Greek goddess, 'divine'; we note the deity link). Used for both sexes, here for a girl (slug distinguished; said 'dee-ON').

In the U.S. it appears for both sexes (more often boys'). Rare for a girl, of-Zeus-and-divine at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Dion is a short form of Dionysius ('of Dionysus') and linked to Dione (a Greek goddess, 'divine') — a crisp name, used for both sexes (we note the deity link; said 'dee-ON').

Overall data confidence 30%

References — Dion — Greek; unisex; deity link

Variations

DioneDeonDionne

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Dionne— a girls' kin form

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dion mean?

Dion is a short form of Dionysius ('of Dionysus') and linked to Dione ('divine'); used for both sexes; here for a girl. We note the deity link.

How do you pronounce Dion?

It's said dee-ON /din/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Dion a boy or girl name?

Dion is used for both sexes (more often boys'); this page covers its use as a girl's name. Girls' kin include Dionne.

How popular is Dion?

Dion is uncommon for boys and very rare for girls.