Deion

Meaning of Deion

This name is a short form of Dionysius, which means 'follower of Dionysus', the Greek god of wine and revelry. It can also be interpreted as 'of Zeus'.

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Popularity of Deion

After ranking as high as #894 in 2000, Deion has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Deion

• Deion Sanders
  NFL, MLB player; college coach
• Deion Branch
  Super Bowl champion wide receiver
• Deion Jones
  NFL Pro Bowl linebacker
• Deion Butler
  Former NFL wide receiver
• Deion Luwynn Jenkins
  Former NFL cornerback

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Questions about the name Deion

What does the name Deion mean?

Deion means this name is a short form of dionysius, which means 'follower of dionysus', the greek god of wine and revelry. it can also be interpreted as 'of zeus', and it comes from Greek origins.

Is Deion a boy's or a girl's name?

Deion is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Deion?

Deion did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Deion most popular?

Deion peaked at #894 in 2000.