| Meaning | divine, of Zeus |
| Origin | Greek |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 4 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | De-on |
Deon is an elegant and meaningful name of Greek origin, making it a perfect choice for your baby boy. Derived from "Dion," associated with the Greek god Dionysus, Deon carries the significant meaning of "divine" or "follower of Dionysus." This name exudes a sense of strength, charm, and individuality, setting your child apart with its timeless appeal.
Deon's variations like Dion, Deion, Dyon, and Deonte offer versatility and options for personalization. It's a name that can fit various cultural and linguistic backgrounds, making it a great choice for a diverse world.
Additionally, Deon has been carried by remarkable individuals, including athletes, actors, musicians, and more. The name's appearance in popular culture through fictional characters adds to its allure.
When choosing the name Deon for your baby boy, you bestow upon him a name that holds both historical and modern significance, promising a bright and distinctive future.
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| Deon Cole | American actor and comedian |
| Deon Grant | Former American football safety |
| Deon Hemmings | Jamaican former track and field athlete, Olympic gold medalist |
| Deon Jackson | American soul singer |
| Deon Cain | American football wide receiver |
| Deon Kipping | American gospel singer and songwriter |
| Deon McCaulay | Belizean professional footballer |
| Deon Richmond | American actor |
| Deon Figures | Former American football cornerback |
| Deon Anderson | Former American football fullback |
| Deon Murphy | Canadian professional ice hockey player |
| Deon Dyer | Jamaican reggae musician and producer |
| Deon Hotto | Namibian professional footballer |
| Deon Lacey | Canadian professional football linebacker |
| Deon Burton | Retired English-Jamaican professional footballer |
| Deon Stewardson | South African actor |
| Deon van der Walt | South African opera tenor |
| Deon Scott | Canadian Paralympic wheelchair rugby player |
| Deon Thompson | American professional basketball player |
| Deon Lendore | Trinidadian track and field athlete |
| Deon Williams | Character from the movie "Chappie" - 2015 |
| Deon White | Character from the TV series "The Wire" |
| Deon Harris | Character from the movie "SuperFly" - 2018 |
| Deon Gilbeau | Character from the TV series "Friday Night Lights" |
| Deon Jenkins | Character from the TV series "Empire" |
| Deon Roy | Character from the movie "Sleepless" - 2017 |
| Deon Parker | Character from the TV series "Chicago P.D" |
| Deon Meyer | Character from the book "Thirteen Hours" by Deon Meyer |
| Deon Baker | Character from the movie "Dead Tone" - 2007 |
| Deon Wilson | Character from the TV series "Power" |
| Deon Thomas | Character from the book "Blood of My Brother" by James LePore |
| Deon Brown | Character from the movie "Paid in Full" - 2002 |
| Deon Babcock | Character from the TV series "The Killing" |
| Deon Pittman | Character from the movie "Repentance" - 2013 |
| Deon Carpenter | Character from the TV series "The Parkers" |
| Deon Hart | Character from the movie "The Square" - 2008 |
| Deon Henderson | Character from the TV series "The Young and the Restless" |
| Deon Carter | Character from the movie "The Adventures of Rocky & Bullwinkle" - 2000 |
| Deon Lawson | Character from the TV series "All My Children" |
| Deon Mitchell | Character from the movie "Straight Outta Compton" - 2015 |