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Gabe vs Dashaun

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gabe

Boy #4,653 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is my strength"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,653
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Dashaun

Boy #4,834 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Cultural Roots

African American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,834
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Gabe Rank #4,653
Dashaun Rank #4,834

Gabe is more popular, ranked #4653 vs #4834 for Dashaun.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gabe or Dashaun more popular?

Gabe is more popular, ranked #4653 compared to Dashaun at #4834 in the United States.

What do Gabe and Dashaun mean?

Gabe means "God is my strength" (Hebrew origin). Dashaun means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Gabe and Dashaun boy or girl names?

Gabe is primarily a boy name. Dashaun is primarily a boy name.

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