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Percy vs Dion

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Percy

Boy #1,256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Percy (Norman place name)"

Origin: Norman French

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,256
Total SSA Count
157
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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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Popularity Comparison

Percy Rank #1,256
Dion Rank #1,119

Dion is more popular, ranked #1119 vs #1256 for Percy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Percy or Dion more popular?

Dion is more popular, ranked #1119 compared to Percy at #1256 in the United States.

What do Percy and Dion mean?

Percy means "from Percy (Norman place name)" (Norman French origin). Dion means "divine, godly" (Greek origin).

Are Percy and Dion boy or girl names?

Percy is primarily a boy name. Dion is primarily a boy name.

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