Desean

American invented name, variation of Shawn
"God is gracious"

Desean Origin and Meaning

The name Desean is a boy's name.

Desean appears to be a modern variant spelling of DeSean or De'Sean, which combines the French prefix 'De' (meaning 'of' or 'from') with 'Sean,' the Irish form of John (meaning 'God is gracious'). This name emerged in popularity in the United States during the late 20th century. The prefix 'De' is common in various naming traditions, including French and Spanish, while the combination with Sean creates a distinctive contemporary name. The name gained some visibility through figures like professional football player DeSean Jackson. While specific data on its earliest usage is limited, Desean has been consistently used since the 1980s and 1990s, with a modest but steady presence in American naming trends.

# 1000 in the US

Desean Rank in US Top 1000

Famous People Named Desean

  • Andre DeSean Wicker aka Dresta
    American rapper
  • DeSean Jackson
    American football player
  • DeSean Stokes
    American actor