Noah Boy
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Dion
BoyGreek, French· “short form of Dionysius”
- Meaning
- short form of Dionysius
- Origin
- Greek, French
- Pronunciation
- DEE-ahn
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #1,268
- US babies 2025
- 155
- Best rank
- #338 (1969)
- Peak year
- 1970
Meaning and origin of Dion
Dion is a Greek and French name that is usually said to mean “short form of Dionysius”.
Dion is a short form of Dionysius, a Greek name linked with Dionysus, the god of wine, festivity and theater. Dion was also used in ancient Greece as a name in its own right, borne by Dion of Syracuse, a student of Plato. The name has been used in France and English-speaking countries, and it is known through singer Dion DiMucci of doo-wop fame. Dion has a smooth, simple sound, with stress on the first syllable. It feels classic, confident and easygoing.
Other spellings with the same sound: Dian.
Popularity over time
Dion first appears in US Social Security records in 1929. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 53 different years, starting in 1938. Its best national rank was #338 in 1969, and the most babies received it in 1970, when 554 were named Dion. In 2025, 155 babies were named Dion, and it ranked #1,268 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #1,667 in 1950, #514 in 1980, #710 in 2000, #1,074 in 2010, and #1,268 in 2025. Of the 18,914 US boys named Dion since records began, 22% were born in the 1970s, its biggest decade. The 1960s come next, with 3,245 babies. Since 2010, 2,755 more have been named Dion.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Vance, Scot, Bryon, Shad, and Darrick.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Dion ranked highest in Maryland, New Jersey, and New York.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | #731 | 6 |
| New Jersey | #785 | 8 |
| New York | #808 | 17 |
| Wisconsin | #813 | 5 |
| Michigan | #855 | 8 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 94% of US babies named Dion over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
Dion is usually pronounced DEE-ahn, with two syllables. It has four letters, starts with D and ends in “-on”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Dian.
Middle names for Dion
A few middle names that flow with Dion: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Dion
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dion mean?
Dion is a Greek and French name that is usually said to mean “short form of Dionysius”.
What is the origin of the name Dion?
Dion has Greek and French roots. Dion is a short form of Dionysius, a Greek name linked with Dionysus, the god of wine, festivity and theater.
Is Dion a popular name?
Not especially. Dion ranked #1,268 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Dion a boy or girl name?
Dion is mainly a boy's name. About 94% of US babies named Dion over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
How do you pronounce Dion?
Dion is usually pronounced DEE-ahn. 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