Gracious
A modern American creation combining the prefix 'De-' with the name Shawn, which is an Irish form of John. It ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'Yahweh is gracious.'
Less common today
Deshawn isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #408 in 1994.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
NFL quarterback
NBA champion basketball player
Television personality and author
NFL player and coach
