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Deshawn
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Pronounced deh-SHAWN /dΙΛΚΙΛn/Low
Meaning: God is gracious; De- + Shawn compoundLow
In 30 seconds: DeShawn is a modern American name combining the De- prefix with Shawn (Anglicized form of Sean meaning God is gracious). A name that unites cultural creativity with biblical heritage.
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MeaningGod is gracious; De- + Shawn compound
U.S. rank (2025)#1663 β Falling
2025 U.S. births100 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1997
Total births (all-time)β 16,070
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
DeShawn combines the African American naming prefix De- with Shawn from Irish Sean, a form of John meaning God is gracious.
DeShawn is popular in African American communities.
Did you know? The De- prefix in names like DeShawn, DeAndre, and DeMarco is a productive African American naming element. Combining it with the Irish-derived Shawn creates a name bridging multiple cultural traditions.
Overall data confidence 90%
Variations
DashawnDaShawnShawn
Nicknames
DeShawn
Famous Bearers
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DeShawn Stevenson (b. 1981)American NBA guard who won the 2011 NBA championship with the Dallas Mavericks
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Frequently Asked
What does Deshawn mean?
God is gracious; De- + Shawn compound
How do you pronounce Deshawn?
Deshawn is pronounced deh-SHAWN.
What is the origin of Deshawn?
Deshawn comes from American, Irish, Hebrew.
What names are similar to Deshawn?
Similar names include dashawn, deandre, demarco.