Modern invention, possibly meaning God is gracious
Dayshon is a modern American name likely created by blending the prefix 'Da-' with the name Shawn. Shawn is an Anglicized form of the Irish name Seán, which itself is derived from John, meaning 'God is gracious'. It follows a 20th-century trend of rhythmic, invented names within African American naming traditions.
Less common today
Dayshon isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,028 in 2000.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Professional basketball player
