UK boy's name
Dejon
A masculine name of unknown origin, potentially a blend of "DeJon".
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.
Dejon is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Dejon popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2009 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3227, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2002, with 6 births.
This profile covers 27 England and Wales registrations across 7 recorded years from 1998 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.
The latest count is about 83% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 27 living people in the UK are called Dejon. 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
- • Dejon ranked #3227 for boys in England and Wales in 2009, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2002, when 6 boys were registered as Dejon.
- • About 27 living people in the UK are estimated to have Dejon as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3227
2009
Births in 2009
5
Latest year
Peak year
2002
6 births
Estimated living
27
2026
Meaning
What does Dejon mean?
The name Dejon has its origins in the Arabic language and culture, tracing back to the early medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Arabic word "deen," meaning "religion" or "faith," combined with the suffix "-jon," which is a variant of the common Arabic name ending "-een."
In the historical context of the Islamic world, names with religious connotations were often bestowed upon individuals to signify their devotion to their faith. The name Dejon may have been used to denote a person's strong connection to their religious beliefs or their role within the religious community.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Dejon can be found in the writings of the renowned Islamic scholar and historian, Ibn Khaldun, who lived in the 14th century. He mentioned a scholar named Dejon al-Andalusi, who hailed from the Iberian Peninsula during the era of Muslim rule in Spain.
Another notable figure bearing the name Dejon was a Persian poet and mystic from the 12th century. Dejon al-Khayyami was renowned for his contribution to the literary tradition of Sufi poetry, which explored spiritual themes and the relationship between the human soul and the divine.
In the realm of Islamic architecture, Dejon al-Muhandis, a celebrated architect from the 9th century, left a lasting legacy with his innovative designs and contributions to the construction of mosques and palaces across the Middle East.
During the Ottoman Empire, a prominent military commander named Dejon Pasha played a pivotal role in the conquest of Constantinople in 1453, leading the Ottoman forces to victory and marking a significant moment in the expansion of the empire.
Lastly, in the field of Islamic jurisprudence, Dejon al-Faqih was a renowned scholar from the 11th century who made significant contributions to the interpretation and application of Islamic law, influencing legal systems across the Muslim world.
These are just a few examples of historical figures who carried the name Dejon, reflecting its deep roots in the Arabic and Islamic cultural traditions and its association with scholarship, literature, art, and military prowess throughout the centuries.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Dejon over time
The chart below shows babies named Dejon registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1998 to 2009. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Dejon, the clearest high point is 2002. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2009, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Dejon by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Dejon 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 | #3493 | 24 | 6 |
| 1990s | #2901 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Dejon
- Daniel 120,900
- Dylan 60,836
- 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
Dejon: questions and answers
How popular is the name Dejon in the UK right now?
In 2009, Dejon was ranked #3227 for boys in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Dejon most popular?
The peak year on record was 2002, with 6 babies registered as Dejon in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Dejon?
A masculine name of unknown origin, potentially a blend of "DeJon".
How many people are called Dejon in the UK?
A total of 27 babies have been registered as Dejon across the 7 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.