Deon

Deon is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 148 boys in the United States.

Deon at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Deon

Deon belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Deon first appears in Social Security records in 1922. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #473 in 1994, and in 2024 148 babies received the name — 15,185 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Deon in US records

First recorded (US)
1922
Best US rank
#473 in 1994
Peak year
1994
Babies named Deon in 2024
148
Total since 1880
15,185

Deon in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#655 in 1999
Babies named Deon in 2025
18
Total since 1996
685

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Deon mean?

The meaning of Deon is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Deon a boy or girl name?

Deon is a boy name. In 2024, 148 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Deon?

Deon comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Deon?

Deon first appears in US records in 1922. Its best-ever ranking was #473 in 1994, and 148 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].