Dashaun

American invented name, variation of Shawn

"God is gracious"

Dashaun Origin and Meaning

The name Dashaun is a boy's name.

Dashaun appears to be a modern compound name that combines the prefix 'Da-' with 'Shaun.' Shaun is an anglicized variant of Sean, which is the Irish form of John, ultimately derived from Hebrew meaning 'God is gracious.' The 'Da-' prefix represents a naming trend that gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th century. Dashaun began appearing with increased frequency in U.S. naming records during the 1980s and 1990s. The name has maintained consistent usage but hasn't reached the highest tiers of popularity rankings. Usage patterns show geographic variations across different regions of the United States. The name exemplifies contemporary creative naming practices that modify traditional names with distinctive prefixes.

Famous People Named Dashaun

• DaShaun Wood American basketball player

The name Dashaun in Pop Culture

• Dashaun character on TV's "Men of a Certain Age"