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Nick vs Deon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nick

Boy #1,422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek Nikolaos

Cultural Roots

English American Greek Australian European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,422
Total SSA Count
130
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

44 High Risk

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Deon

Boy #1,316 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"divine, of Zeus"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American African American English Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,316
Total SSA Count
148
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Nick Rank #1,422
Deon Rank #1,316

Deon is more popular, ranked #1316 vs #1422 for Nick.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nick or Deon more popular?

Deon is more popular, ranked #1316 compared to Nick at #1422 in the United States.

What do Nick and Deon mean?

Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin). Deon means "divine, of Zeus" (Greek origin).

Are Nick and Deon boy or girl names?

Nick is primarily a boy name. Deon is primarily a boy name.

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