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Deon

Boy name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Deon: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2014.

Deon is most often a modern English variant of Dion, derived from the Greek name Dionysios, meaning “follower of Dionysus,” the god of wine and festivity. It can also occasionally be a creative spelling of the Irish name Dean or a short form of Deontay. Notable bearers include South African crime novelist Deon Meyer, American football safety Deon Bush, and comedian-actor Deon Cole. While no major place is directly named after a bearer, the root is shared with places like Saint-Denis in France. The name gained particular popularity in African American communities during the late 20th century, and its variant Deion is famously associated with two-sport athlete Deion Sanders, adding a sporty, confident edge to this concise