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Dion vs Jean

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dion

Boy #1,119 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"divine, godly"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek French African-American Caribbean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,119
Total SSA Count
191
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Jean

Boy #1,141 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via French

Cultural Roots

French Scottish Belgian Swiss

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,141
Total SSA Count
184
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Dion Rank #1,119
Jean Rank #1,141

Dion is more popular, ranked #1119 vs #1141 for Jean.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dion or Jean more popular?

Dion is more popular, ranked #1119 compared to Jean at #1141 in the United States.

What do Dion and Jean mean?

Dion means "divine, godly" (Greek origin). Jean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via French origin).

Are Dion and Jean boy or girl names?

Dion is primarily a boy name. Jean is primarily a boy name.

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