Modern combination of Key and Shawn
Keyshon is a modern American invention, likely created by blending the prefix 'Ke-' or the word 'Key' with the name Shawn. Shawn is an Anglicized form of the Irish name Seán, which ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious'.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Keyshon in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Former NFL wide receiver and Super Bowl champion
College basketball player
