Calem vs Dayshawn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dayshawn

Boy #8,931 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish/American

Cultural Roots

African-American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#8,931
Total SSA Count
10
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Day, Shawn, D

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Calem Rank #8,885
Dayshawn Rank #8,931

Calem is more popular, ranked #8885 vs #8931 for Dayshawn.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Calem ___

No pairings available yet.

Dayshawn ___

  • Dayshawn James
  • Dayshawn Lee
  • Dayshawn Andre
  • Dayshawn Marcus
  • Dayshawn Jerome
  • Dayshawn Antonio

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Dayshawn

DeShawn DaQuan Darius Demarco Tamia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Calem or Dayshawn more popular?

Calem is more popular, ranked #8885 compared to Dayshawn at #8931 in the United States.

What do Calem and Dayshawn mean?

Dayshawn means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish/American origin).

Are Calem and Dayshawn boy or girl names?

Calem is primarily a boy name. Dayshawn is primarily a boy name.

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