Dion

Ancient Greek, English

Short form of Dionysios and other Greek names beginning with the Greek element Διος (Dios) meaning "of Zeus". This was the name of a 4th-century Bc tyrant of Syracuse. It has been used as an American given name since the middle of the 20th century, meaning "Greek personal name derived from the name of the Greek god Dionysos. Famous bearers include two early tyrants of Syracuse and a 1st-century Bc Greek rhetorician."