Deon is an uncommon yet appealing given name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'little lion'. It gained popularity as a unisex name in the latter half of the 20th century. Pronounced DEE-uhn, Deon consists of four letters and has a pleasant, melodic sound. Its uniqueness makes it distinctive, while its simplicity ensures ease of pronunciation.
"Deon peaked in popularity between the mid-1950s and early 1970s, with over 40 births annually for nearly two decades. The name has since become less common, with fewer than 20 births recorded each year from the late 1980s onwards."