What does the name Dion mean?

The name Dion means "God of wine and revelry".

What is the origin of the name Dion?

Dion is a name of Greek origin.

In 2023, 191 babies were named Dion in the United States. The name is currently rising in popularity.

Yes, Dion is traditionally used as a boy's name.

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Births Last Year: 191 ↗

All-Time Total: 18,758

Peak Year: 1970

Dion is a Greek name derived from Dionysos, the Greek god of wine and fertility. It means "of Zeus" or "son of Zeus."

Dion DiMucci - Singer known for "Runaround Sue" and "The Wanderer."
Dion Waiters - NBA player known for his scoring ability.
Dion Dublin - Former soccer player and TV presenter.
Dion Phaneuf - Former NHL defenseman and team captain.
Dion Lewis - NFL running back known for his agility.
Dion Dawkins - NFL offensive tackle for the Buffalo Bills.
Dion Jordan - NFL defensive end for the San Francisco 49ers.
Dion Graham - Actor known for voice work and audiobooks.
Dion Boucicault - 19th-century playwright and actor.
Dion Fortune - Occultist, author, and founder of the Fraternity of the Inner Light.

Boy names closely related to Dion

Marcel Kareem Isiah Dimitri Gerald Bernard Aydin Zayn

Girl names closely related to Dion

Deanna Amyra Jana Jamila Priya Amina Ayana Aminah

Names with similar meaning to Dion

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Births per year in the United States

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