Dion

Meaning of Dion

Dion means "son of Zeus," who was the king of the gods in Greek mythology. It can also simply mean "god" or "divine."

Dion has Greek roots — browse every Greek baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Dion

After ranking as high as #710 in 2000, Dion has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Dion

• Dion DiMucci
  American singer and songwriter
• Dion Phaneuf
  Canadian ice hockey player
• Dion Waiters
  American basketball player
• Dion Dublin
  English football player
• Dion Sims
  American football tight end

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Questions about the name Dion

What does the name Dion mean?

Dion means dion means "son of zeus," who was the king of the gods in greek mythology. it can also simply mean "god" or "divine.", and it comes from Greek origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Dion?

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

When was Dion most popular?

Dion peaked at #710 in 2000.