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Jayshaun

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Pronounced jay-SHAWN /dʒeɪˈʃɔn/Medium

Meaning: A modern name, joining a Jay- element with Shaun — the Anglicized Irish Sean (John), from Hebrew, 'God is gracious'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Jay plus Shaun ('God is gracious'): Jayshaun. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'jay-SHAWN').
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Origin LowAmerican, Hebrew
MeaningA modern name, joining a Jay- element with Shaun — the Anglicized Irish Sean (John), from Hebrew, 'God is gracious'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#7436 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 640

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200719952024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Jayshaun is a modern name, joining a Jay- element with Shaun — the Anglicized Irish Sean (John), from Hebrew, 'God is gracious' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'jay-SHAWN'; nickname Shaun).

In the U.S. it appears as a modern name. Rare, God-is-gracious at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Shaun is the Anglicized Irish Sean (John), 'God is gracious' — Jayshaun joins it with a Jay- element, a crisp, modern name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'jay-SHAWN').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Shaun — routes layered

Variations

JashawnJayshawnJaysean

Nicknames

Shaun

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jayshaun mean?

Jayshaun joins a Jay- element with Shaun (the Irish John), 'God is gracious'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Jayshaun?

It's said jay-SHAWN /dʒeɪˈʃɔn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Jayshaun a boy or girl name?

Jayshaun is a boy's name.

How popular is Jayshaun?

Jayshaun is a very rare name in the U.S.

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