Deion

Deion - A very unique male name

Deion appeared on the charts for the first time in 1989 on position #1418. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Deion and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Deion? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Deion. The baby boy name Deion was given to 43 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1813 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 34,100 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Deion peaked in popularity 30 years ago in 1996 on position 402.

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Deion is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Deion is currently topping the baby name charts in Maryland at position #833 - and is the least popular in Georgia at position #1,247.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Deion is where you live.

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Deion origin and meaning

Modern (American), after Dion / Greek Dionysios

An American elaboration of Dion, from Greek Dionysios, the name of the god Dionysus

Deion rose almost entirely on one man: football and baseball star Deion Sanders, whose prime years match the name's 1996 peak exactly. Behind it sits Dion, the Greek-rooted name of Dionysus. The Deion spelling itself is a modern American form, so its certainty rests on that root and that bearer.

Origin uncertain

Deion is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Deion, pop culture references for the name Deion and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Deion

We've found the following names that sound similar to Deion, sorted by popularity.

Danny / Dean / Don / Duane / Damian / Dan / Dwayne / Damon / Damien / Donnie /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Deion

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Deion a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Deion?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

DEE-on · /ˈdiːɒn/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Dion — The root name, a separate established entry
• Deon — A simpler spelling of the same sound
• Daeion — A rare stylised respelling

Famous bearers

• Deion Sanders — American football and baseball star, now a high-profile coach, whose career drove this name's 1990s peak (b. 1967) Contemporary

Style

Modern coinage

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Deion for its athletic swagger and smooth two syllables. It peaked with Prime Time himself in 1996 and has settled far below that height.

Worth knowing

• Inseparable from Deion Sanders for sports-aware hearers
• Deon, Dion and Deion spellings are easily interchanged in records