MallowbyNames

Dyon

DEE-on · Of uncertain origin; possibly a variant of Dion or a modern coinage.

Peak popularity
1996
Usually for
Boys
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Dyon since 1969

Babies named Dyon per year in U.S. Social Security records.

4812198020002020Most births 1996Boys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeBoys
1960s5
1970s22
1980s0
1990s71
2000s60
2010s33
2020s15

Meaning & origin

Dyon is a rare given name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1969, though it has never reached the top 1000. Its trajectory has remained stable, with a peak in 1996. While of uncertain origin, it likely arose as a modern spelling of Dion or as an independent coinage. The name has been used consistently at low levels across the decades, but no top states have been recorded, indicating its usage is geographically sparse.

Dyon is a relatively rare given name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1969. It likely originated as a modern spelling variant of Dion, from Greek Dionysios, but may also be a creative respelling or a short form of names like Dylon. Its usage has remained sporadic, with a peak in 1996.

Nicknames & variants

Variants: Dion, Dyan, Dyonne

Sibling names for Dyon

Names that share Dyon's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Dana, Dawn, Diana, Donna, Doria

Brothers: Dale, Dean, Derek, Dylan, Dennis

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Dyon mean?
The meaning of Dyon is uncertain. It may be derived from the Greek name Dionysios, meaning 'follower of Dionysos,' or it might be a modern invented name.
How popular is the name Dyon?
Dyon has never ranked in the U.S. top 1000 names. It first appeared in 1969 and saw its peak usage in 1996, but remains very rare.
Is Dyon a boy's or girl's name?
Dyon is predominantly used as a boy's name, based on U.S. data.