Derrion as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Derrion

What is the meaning of the name Derrion ?

The baby name Derrion is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdɛr.i.ən/ (DEH-REE-ən).

Derrion is English in Origin.

Derrion is a modern American given name, chiefly masculine, likely blending Darion/Darian and Darren, with some influence from Derrick. Through Darian it links to Darius (Old Persian Dārayavahuš), yielding meanings such as “to hold, maintain” or “he who possesses the good.” Through Darren it echoes Irish Dáire/Darragh, “oak; fertile,” while Derrick traces to Germanic Theodoric, “ruler of the people.” Together these strands suggest steadiness, strength, and leadership.

Use rose in the United States in the late 20th century, with modest presence - especially in African‑American naming - and occasional unisex application. Common variants include Derion, Derrian, Derrien, Darion, Darrian, Darrion, and Deryon; feminine forms such as Derriona or Deriona also occur. Nicknames include Derry and Rion.