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Djimon
How to Pronounce Djimon
Pronounced JYE-mon /ˈdʒaɪ.mɑn/Medium
Meaning: Djimon is a West African given name of Beninese (Fon) background, carried into American awareness by the actor Djimon Hounsou. Its precise indigenous meaning is not well documented in English sources, so we keep it honest rather than invent one.Low
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
Djimon is a West African name of Beninese origin, borne by the Fon-heritage actor Djimon Hounsou. English-language etymological sources are thin, so its literal meaning is best left unstated rather than guessed. Its U.S. use is essentially a single-bearer effect: it surfaced in 1997 and peaked in 1998, tracking the actor's rise to fame with Amistad and later Gladiator.
A boy named Djimon at its 1998 peak is now in his mid-twenties. The name is a clear example of a celebrity-introduced name; it stays rare and distinctive, and English speakers need the 'JYE-mon' guide because the silent-D spelling misleads. It sits among other African heritage names like Kwame and Sekou for parents drawn to that sound.
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Famous Bearers
- ★Djimon Hounsou (1964–present)Beninese-American actor known for films including Amistad and Gladiator.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Djimon mean?
Djimon is a West African (Beninese) name; its precise meaning is not well documented, so we leave it unstated.
How do you pronounce Djimon?
It's said JYE-mon /ˈdʒaɪ.mɑn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Djimon a boy or girl name?
Djimon is used as a boy's name.
How popular is Djimon?
Djimon has been a rare name in the U.S., with a brief crest in the late nineteen-nineties tied to a well-known actor.