Deon vs Percy

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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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
Nicknames
Perce

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Popularity Comparison

Deon Rank #1,316
Percy Rank #1,256

Percy is more popular, ranked #1256 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

Percy ___

  • Percy James
  • Percy Arthur
  • Percy Edmund
  • Percy Oliver
  • Percy George
  • Percy Fox

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Deon

Leon Darius Shayla Monique Marcus

If you choose Percy

Atticus Hugo Harriet Clem Gus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Deon or Percy more popular?

Percy is more popular, ranked #1256 compared to Deon at #1316 in the United States.

What do Deon and Percy mean?

Deon means "divine, of Zeus" (Greek origin). Percy means "from Percy (Norman place name)" (Norman French origin).

Are Deon and Percy boy or girl names?

Deon is primarily a boy name. Percy is primarily a boy name.

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