Deon vs Jimmy

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

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Jimmy

Boy #860 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows"

Origin: Hebrew via James/Jacob

Cultural Roots

English American Irish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#860
Total SSA Count
282
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Jim

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Deon Rank #1,316
Jimmy Rank #860

Jimmy is more popular, ranked #860 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

Jimmy ___

  • Jimmy Dean
  • Jimmy Ray
  • Jimmy Lee
  • Jimmy Jack
  • Jimmy Dale
  • Jimmy Wayne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Deon

Leon Darius Shayla Monique Marcus

If you choose Jimmy

Bobby Billy Tommy Ricky Peggy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Deon or Jimmy more popular?

Jimmy is more popular, ranked #860 compared to Deon at #1316 in the United States.

What do Deon and Jimmy mean?

Deon means "divine, of Zeus" (Greek origin). Jimmy means "supplanter, one who follows" (Hebrew via James/Jacob origin).

Are Deon and Jimmy boy or girl names?

Deon is primarily a boy name. Jimmy is primarily a boy name.

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