UK boy's name
Daejon
A masculine name of French origin meaning "from the high ground".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2009. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Daejon is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Daejon popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2009 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4527, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2009, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2009 to 2009. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Daejon is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Daejon. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2010 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Daejon ranked #4527 for boys in England and Wales in 2009, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2009, when 3 boys were registered as Daejon.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Daejon as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4527
2009
Births in 2009
3
Latest year
Peak year
2009
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Daejon mean?
The first name Daejon is a relatively modern name with limited historical references. It appears to be a variant spelling or combination of the English name Daejohn or the Korean name Daejun, but its exact origins and meaning are uncertain.
Daejon does not seem to have any clear roots in ancient languages or cultures. There are no known references to this name in historical texts, religious scriptures, or significant records from earlier eras.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Daejon likely date back to the late 20th century or early 21st century. However, due to its recent emergence, there are no widely recognized famous historical figures or notable individuals from previous centuries who bore this name.
While the name Daejon itself may not have a long and storied history, it is possible that it derives from or is inspired by other names with more well-established origins and meanings. For example, the name Daejohn could be a combination of the English name "Dae" (a variation of the name David, meaning "beloved") and "John" (derived from the Hebrew name Yohanan, meaning "Yahweh is gracious").
Similarly, the Korean name Daejun could potentially be related to the Sino-Korean word "dae" (meaning "great" or "large") and the Korean word "jun" (meaning "virtuous" or "talented"). However, these are speculative connections, and the true etymology of Daejon remains uncertain.
Without more substantial historical records or widespread usage, it is difficult to identify any famous or influential individuals from the past who have borne the name Daejon. As a relatively new and uncommon name, its historical significance and impact are yet to be established.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Daejon by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Daejon was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #4527 | 3 | 1 |
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- David 37,852
- Dominic 20,480
- Declan 11,657
- Dexter 11,627
- Danny 8,434
- Dean 5,329
- Dillon 4,113
- Douglas 3,773
- Dominik 3,494
- Damian 3,486
FAQ
Daejon: questions and answers
How popular is the name Daejon in the UK right now?
In 2009, Daejon was ranked #4527 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Daejon most popular?
The peak year on record was 2009, with 3 babies registered as Daejon in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Daejon?
A masculine name of French origin meaning "from the high ground".
How many people are called Daejon in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Daejon across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.