God is gracious
A modern American creation, likely combining the prefix 'Mar-' with the name Shawn. Shawn is an Anglicized form of the Irish Seán, which itself derives from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious'.
About 48 boys were named Marshawn in 2025.
NFL Super Bowl champion running back
Professional basketball player
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The same feel as Marshawn — far less common.
Hidden gems that stand out.
