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Dejon
BoyAmerican (modern coinage)· “modern blend of De- and Jon”
- Meaning
- modern blend of De- and Jon
- Origin
- American (modern coinage)
- Pronunciation
- duh-ZHAHN
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #5,439
- US babies 2025
- 17
- Best rank
- #975 (1992)
- Peak year
- 1992
Meaning and origin of Dejon
Dejon is an American (modern coinage) name that is usually said to mean “modern blend of De- and Jon”.
Dejon is a modern American name that blends the De- prefix, as in Deshawn and Dejuan, with Jon, a short form of John. John comes from the Hebrew Yohanan, God is gracious. It became common in African American communities in the late twentieth century. It is said duh-ZHAHN, with a soft zh sound, though some say DEE-jahn. Dijon, the French city known for mustard, has a similar sound but a different origin. Dejohn and Dajon are related spellings.
Popularity over time
Dejon first appears in US Social Security records in 1966. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 2 different years, starting in 1991. Its best national rank was #975 in 1992, the same year it reached its highest count of 123 babies. In 2025, 17 babies were named Dejon, and it ranked #5,439 nationally. That is 37% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #4,598 in 1980, #1,190 in 2000, #2,595 in 2010, and #5,439 in 2025. Of the 2,606 US boys named Dejon since records began, 41% were born in the 1990s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 739 babies. Since 2010, 431 more have been named Dejon.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Octavius, Arnulfo, Patric, Eloy, and Adalberto.
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Dejon is usually pronounced duh-ZHAHN, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with D and ends in “-on”.
Middle names for Dejon
A few middle names that flow with Dejon: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Dejon
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dejon mean?
Dejon is an American (modern coinage) name that is usually said to mean “modern blend of De- and Jon”.
What is the origin of the name Dejon?
Dejon has modern American roots. Dejon is a modern American name that blends the De- prefix, as in Deshawn and Dejuan, with Jon, a short form of John.
Is Dejon a popular name?
Not especially. Dejon ranked #5,439 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Dejon a boy or girl name?
Dejon is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Dejon?
Dejon is usually pronounced duh-ZHAHN. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings