Dejon

Dejon appears to have multiple possible origins. It may be a variant of DeJuan or DeJohn, which combine the French prefix "De" (meaning "of") with John (Hebrew, "God is gracious"). Alternatively, it could relate to the French surname Dijon (named after the city in Burgundy). The name emerged primarily in the United States in the late 20th century, with most recorded usage beginning in the 1970s-1980s. Dejon follows the phonetic pattern of many contemporary created names using prefixes like De-, La-, or Ja-. The name has remained relatively uncommon, never reaching the top rankings of popular names. Some families may choose it as a variation of Jon/John or as a distinctive name with a melodic quality. Usage patterns show it has been embraced across various communities in the United States.

Dejon is also given to girls.

Pronounced duh-JOHN.

As of October 2026, Dejon ranked #5439 for boys in US births in 2025 and #10604 for girls in US births in 1999 SSA, peaked at #975 for boys in 1992 and #7596 for girls in 1971.