DeShawn Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity

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DeShawn, also spelled Deshawn, is a boy’s name with American origins. This current moniker continues the tradition of names beginning with De-, a convention that can be traced back to the surnames of French royalty. Shawn sounds nice and old-fashioned, but Deshawn gives it a modern twist. This name is also spelled Sean, which is an Irish form of the Hebrew name John that means “God is gracious.” You can express your gratitude for your child and help them feel connected to your beliefs with this made-up name.

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Similar Names like DeShawn

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DamarionDarius
DesmondDesean
ShawnDesean
DeQuanDeshon
DesiDes
DesmonSean
DeshaunDeAndre
DeshunDeShane
DaShonDevante

More Names Like DeShawn That’ll Win Parent’s Heart:

XavierDonovan
DominicBrandon
AshtonJustin
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Sibling Name Ideas

Are you trying to find a sibling name for DeShawn? Great choices include the following:

DestinySelena
DeonDesirae
DelaneyDamien
DemetriusSasha
DarianDerrick
SimoneSierra
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