Dion

♂ Boy

Pronounced dee-ON /diˈɒn/High

Meaning: Divine; of Zeus; short form of Dionysios (of Dionysos, the Greek god of wine and ecstasy)High

In 30 seconds: A Greek name meaning 'divine' or 'of Zeus,' a short form of Dionysus — the Greek god of wine, theater, and ecstasy. Associated with philosophers, rulers, and R&B singer Dion Waiters.

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Origin HighGreek

MeaningDivine; of Zeus; short form of Dionysios (of Dionysos, the Greek god of wine and ecstasy)

U.S. rank (2024)#1116 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births191 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1970

Total births (all-time)≈ 18,758

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Dion is a short form of Dionysios, from the Greek god Dionysos (possibly from Zeus + nysa, a mythical place). Dionysos was the god of wine, theater, fertility, and ecstasy — one of the most culturally important of the Greek gods.

Dion has been used in Greek and African American communities. It ranked #1116 for boys in 2024.

Did you know? Dionysius the Elder (432–367 BCE) and Dionysius the Younger were tyrants of Syracuse who ruled at the height of Greek philosophy — and it was at their court that the philosopher Plato was briefly enslaved after displeasing Dionysius the Elder.

Overall data confidence 89%

Behind the Name — Dion — Greek etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

DionneDionysus

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

★Dion (singer) (1939–present)
American rock and roll singer, known for Runaround Sue (1961) and The Wanderer (1961). A seminal early rock and roll voice.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dion mean?

Dion means 'divine' or 'of Zeus,' a short form of Dionysios, from the Greek god Dionysos (god of wine and ecstasy).

How do you pronounce Dion?

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

Is Dion a boy or girl name?

Dion is used as a boys' name.

How popular is Dion?

Dion ranked #1116 for U.S. boys in 2024.