Raheem vs Deon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Raheem

Boy #1,383 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"merciful, compassionate"

Origin: Arabic r-h-m root

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim African American South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,383
Total SSA Count
136
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Raheem Rank #1,383
Deon Rank #1,316

Deon is more popular, ranked #1316 vs #1383 for Raheem.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Raheem or Deon more popular?

Deon is more popular, ranked #1316 compared to Raheem at #1383 in the United States.

What do Raheem and Deon mean?

Raheem means "merciful, compassionate" (Arabic r-h-m root origin). Deon means "divine, of Zeus" (Greek origin).

Are Raheem and Deon boy or girl names?

Raheem is primarily a boy name. Deon is primarily a boy name.

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