Amarilis vs Dejon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amarilis

Girl #16,769 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"To sparkle or shine; from Greek amaryssein (to sparkle). Used as a pastoral name in classical poetry for a beautiful country girl."

Origin: Greek/Latin

Cultural Roots

Latin Spanish Italian Brazilian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#16,769
Total SSA Count
8
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ami, Amy, Mari

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Amarilis Rank #16,769
Dejon Rank #4,829

Dejon is more popular, ranked #4829 vs #16769 for Amarilis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amarilis ___

  • Amarilis Sofia
  • Amarilis Luna
  • Amarilis Grace
  • Amarilis Isabel

Dejon ___

  • Dejon Marcus
  • Dejon Andre
  • Dejon Lamar
  • Dejon James
  • Dejon Lee
  • Dejon Ray

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amarilis

Camila Rosalie Dahlia Violeta

If you choose Dejon

DeShawn Darius Jamila Destiny Marcus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amarilis or Dejon more popular?

Dejon is more popular, ranked #4829 compared to Amarilis at #16769 in the United States.

What do Amarilis and Dejon mean?

Amarilis means "To sparkle or shine; from Greek amaryssein (to sparkle). Used as a pastoral name in classical poetry for a beautiful country girl." (Greek/Latin origin). Dejon means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via English origin).

Are Amarilis and Dejon boy or girl names?

Amarilis is primarily a girl name. Dejon is primarily a boy name.

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