Deon name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Boy
Origin: Old Greek
Usage: English and Greek
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Deon deon
Meaning: Abbreviation of Dionysius, Greek God of Wine, Fort, Fertile Land and Dedicated to Dionysos
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Deon meaning and origin

What does Deon mean?

Used majorly in Greek and English frequently used, Deon is used as a unisex name, Deon means "Abbreviation of Dionysius, Greek God of Wine, Fort, Fertile Land or Dedicated to Dionysos" is of Old Greek origin.

Deon is variation of virtuous, loved and timeless Dennis. Dennis is variant form of preeminent, virtuous and immutable Denis. Dennis is English equivalent of Denis. Also Dennis is equivalent of Dionysius in English language.

Customary Old Greek Dennis, meaning of Dennis is "God of the Vine, Named for Saint Denys and Follower of Dionysos".

How do I pronounce Deon?

The most common way to pronounce one syllabled Deon is deon.

Variants of Deon

Dionysios, Dionysius, Daeon, Dennis, Denis, Dainis, Dionys, Dion

How popular is the name Deon?

Deon is common in United States where over 15881 new-borns have been given the name since 1913. When at its peak in 1994, it ranked 472nd when 456 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys.

Additionally, the first name has been in Deon is a unique baby name in England and Wales, it has been in use since 1996 and was able to reach the top 700 names.

In 1999, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 655 on boy names chart when 41 babies were named Deon. Over 510 babies in England and Wales have been named Deon.

Deon is an uncommon baby name in France where it is still in use. But Deon is a popular baby name in South Africa where every 1 in 2000 have the name.

As per our findings, over 50000 people has been named Deon globally.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
20231322143151215
2022121916000
2021114017500
2020123215100
20191181163124157
2018111017500
2017116316100
2016106418500
2015101819900
2014102219800
View more ▾View full list ▾[1] Source: Social Security Administration

Facts

Deon in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands1874455
Finland27000
Sweden33355
Norway142055
Denmark12050

Numerological analysis of Deon

When it comes to love, be more open with your partner. You test your limits not to amaze others and prove you are courageous but to satisfy the adrenaline hunger inside your heart. You should learn to live in the moment. You are never bored. Even when you are alone. Your bad habits and addictions block your way to success. Pressure forces you to get things done fast and you like it. You are open-minded and like to say things straight. This scares and amazes people at the same time.

Other names similar to Deon

  •  Rhia - Unexpected Rhia is used especially in Bengali is originated from Old Greek and Spanish bestowed upon girls, Rhia means "Good Heart"
  •  Kassandre - Uncommon girl name Kassandre is originated from Old Greek and Greek, used in English language, Kassandre means "Warrior or Virile"
  •  Briseida - Originated from Old Greek, Offbeat Briseida is used as a girl name, Briseida means "The Original Old English Form of the Greek Cresida" is prevalently used in Spanish and English
  •  Ippolito - Origin of Ippolito is in Old Greek is particulary used in Italian and is aimed at boys, meaning of Ippolito is "Release the Horses or Hippos"
  •  Kalidas - Kalidas's meaning is A Devotee of Goddess Kali, Servants of the Goddess Kali or Great Poet used for both boys and girls which is used in Greek, Kannada and Sanskrit is originated from Sanskrit

Middle names for Deon

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Sibling Names for Deon

If you're considering the name Deon for your little one and want to find a sibling name that complements it perfectly, we've got you covered. Check out our list of beautiful and unique names that go well with Deon, ranging from classic favorites to modern picks.

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Famous people named Deon

  • Deon van der Walt, South African tenor
  • Deon Burton, former professional footballer
  • Deon Grant, former American football safety
  • Deon Richmond, American actor from New York City
  • Deon Kruis, South African first-class cricketer
  • Deon Kotzé, Namibian cricketer
  • Deon Thomas, American-Israeli former basketball player
  • Deon Estus, American bassist and singer
  • Deon Hemmings, former female 400 metres hurdler
  • Deon Figures, former American college and professional football player
  • Deon Thompson, American professional basketball player for San Pablo Burgos of the Liga ACB
  • Deon Anderson, former American football fullback
  • Deon Butler, former American football wide receiver
  • Deon Jackson, American soul singer and songwriter
  • Deon Stein in Never Back Down as Actress
  • Deone Carrie Jennings in Shouting Mountain as Actress
  • Deonna Young in Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son as Actress
  • Deon Opperman in Donkerland as Writer
  • Deon Meyer in Die Laaste Tango as Writer
  • Deondray Gossett in Thomas as Producer
  • Writer Deon van Rooyen, noted for short Cat Dexx: Inkosi
  • In 2011 comedy, horror movie, The Trip Out, Deon Louw played Richard.
  • Deon Lucas, from 2015 horror and mystery film Kill or Be Killed, who characterized the Goody Spotswood.

Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
  2. Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
  3. Central Statistics Office - An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames
  4. Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
  5. Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://statbel.fgov.be/en/themes/population/family-names-and-first-names/first-names-boys-and-girls
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