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Deshawn

“De- + Shawn — from Sean: God is gracious” — American coinage (Hebrew root via Shawn) origin

Boy's name · #1663 in the US (2025) · 90s

Deshawn reached #408 in 1994 and has eased to #1663 since. About 16,000 boys have carried it since 1964.

Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 13 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Famous Deshawns

• Deshawn Stephens — American basketball player
• Deshawn Freeman — American basketball player
• Deshawn L. Parker — notable figure
• Deshawn Stevens — Canadian gridiron football player (born 1997)
• Deshawn Purdie — American football player

Similar names: Dashawn · Zackary · Destin · Darien · Deonte · Devonte

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