Dvon

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Pronounced duh-VON /dəˈvɑn/Medium

Meaning: A modern African American name, variously a short form of Davon/Devon (a defender) or a D- + -von coinage; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A modern name; a Davon/Devon echo: Dvon. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'duh-VON'). Routes uncertain.

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Origin LowAmerican

MeaningA modern African American name, variously a short form of Davon/Devon (a defender) or a D- + -von coinage; routes uncertain

U.S. rank (2024)#10141 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1997

Total births (all-time)≈ 284

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

Dvon is a modern African American name, variously a short form of Davon/Devon (a defender) or a D- + -von coinage (routes uncertain, which we flag honestly). A crisp, modern name (said 'duh-VON').

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

Did you know? Dvon is a modern African American name, variously a short form of Davon/Devon — a crisp, modern name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'duh-VON').

Overall data confidence 16%

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

Variations

DavonDevonDvonn

Nicknames

Von

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dvon mean?

Dvon is a modern name, variously a short form of Davon/Devon or a coinage; we flag it honestly.

How do you pronounce Dvon?

It's said duh-VON /dəˈvɑn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Dvon a boy or girl name?

Dvon is a boy's name.

How popular is Dvon?

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