Boy · #9,549 in 2026

Daegon

This is a list of playable and boss characters from the Mortal Kombat fighting game franchise and the games in which they appear. Created by Ed Boon and John Tobias, the series depicts conflicts between various realms. Most characters fight on behalf of their realm, with the primary heroes defending Earthrealm against conquering villains from Outworld and the Netherrealm.

Current Rank
#9,549
Peak Rank
#5,486 (2008)
Total Babies
77
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2000
First Year
2020
Last Year
2008
Peak Year
#5486
Peak Rank
77
Total Count
11
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Daegon

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

This is a list of playable and boss characters from the Mortal Kombat fighting game franchise and the games in which they appear. Created by Ed Boon and John Tobias, the series depicts conflicts between various realms. Most characters fight on behalf of their realm, with the primary heroes defending Earthrealm against conquering villains from Outworld and the Netherrealm.

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The Story of Daegon

Daegon first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2000, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2008, when 16 Daegons were born — ranking #5,486 that year. As of 2026, Daegon ranks #9,549 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 77 Daegons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Daegon

Phonetically similar names — useful when Daegon is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Daegon

What does the name Daegon mean?
This is a list of playable and boss characters from the Mortal Kombat fighting game franchise and the games in which they appear. Created by Ed Boon and John Tobias, the series depicts conflicts between various realms. Most characters fight on behalf of their realm, with the primary heroes defending Earthrealm against conquering villains from Outworld and the Netherrealm.
How popular is Daegon in 2026?
In 2026, Daegon ranks #9,549 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.
When was Daegon most popular?
Daegon reached its peak popularity in 2008, ranking #5,486 that year with 16 babies given the name.
Is Daegon a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Daegon is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Daegon?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Daegon include Karron, Damieon, Brenon. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Daegon

Daegon is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2000 and has accumulated 77 births in the dataset. Daegon's peak popularity came in 2008 when it ranked #5,486. Use the chart and map above to compare Daegon's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.