Deon vs Edmund

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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
Nicknames
D, De

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Edmund

Boy #1,184 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"prosperity protector"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American Polish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,184
Total SSA Count
175
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ed, Eddie, Ned

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Deon Rank #1,316
Edmund Rank #1,184

Edmund is more popular, ranked #1184 vs #1316 for Deon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Deon ___

  • Deon James
  • Deon Ray
  • Deon Michael
  • Deon Andre
  • Deon Marcus
  • Deon Charles

Edmund ___

  • Edmund James
  • Edmund William
  • Edmund Charles
  • Edmund George
  • Edmund Arthur
  • Edmund Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Deon

Leon Darius Shayla Monique Marcus

If you choose Edmund

Cecily Lucy Beatrice Theodore Frederick

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Deon or Edmund more popular?

Edmund is more popular, ranked #1184 compared to Deon at #1316 in the United States.

What do Deon and Edmund mean?

Deon means "divine, of Zeus" (Greek origin). Edmund means "prosperity protector" (Old English origin).

Are Deon and Edmund boy or girl names?

Deon is primarily a boy name. Edmund is primarily a boy name.

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