Deshaun

Origin and meaning

Name: Deshaun (deshaun)

Gender: Male

Popularity in 2024: #884

Origin: American
Meaning: Who Is Like God?

Origin: African
Meaning: God is gracious

Origin: English
Meaning: Shawn

Gender: Male

Origin and Meaning: Deshaun is a male name of African-American origin, and is a variant of the name DeShawn. It is thought to be a combination of "De" from DeAndre or DeMarcus, and "Shawn" which is a derivative of the name John.

Derived: DeShawn

History of name: The name Deshaun became popular in the United States during the late 20th century.

Style of the name: Deshaun is a strong, modern and unique name, often chosen for its cultural significance.

Symbolism of the name: The name symbolizes strength, bravery and independence.

Deshaun's luck prospects

Common Nicknames

Common Nicknames for Deshaun include:

• De
• Shaun
• Desi
• D
• Haun
• Shon
• Dee
• Shauny
• Dash
• Don

Name popularity

Deshaun was not a widely used name in the US until the late 20th century, but it has become more popular in recent years. The name Deshaun is widely recognized and used in African-American communities in the United States and the UK.

Famous people named Deshaun

• Deshaun Watson, American football player
• Deshaun Holton, American rapper known as Proof
• DeShawn Stevenson, American basketball player
• Deshaun Wilson, American football player
• Deshaun Thomas, American professional basketball player 

Name Variations

Variations of name Deshaun in English:

DeShawn, Deshawn, Deshon.

Similar Names

• DeAndre
• DeMarcus
• Darnell
• Darnesh
• Darrian
• Darnell
• Deshun

Rhyming Names

• Shawn
• Dawn
• Yawn
• Brawn
• Fawn
• Pawn
• Lawn
• Maeve
• Dawne
• Maegan

Diminutives Names

A diminutive is a name that sounds similar to Deshaun but is shorter.

• Des
• Shaun

Sibling Names

Sisters: Destiny, Nia, Kianna, Aaliyah, Raven, Ariana, Jazmine.

Brothers: Jayden, Cameron, Jevon, Darrian, DeAndre, Demetrius, Daron.