Darion vs Dashawn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darion

Boy #2,709 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"possessing goodness, he who holds firm the good"

Origin: Old Persian

Cultural Roots

American Persian African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,709
Total SSA Count
48
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dari, Dary

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Dashawn

Boy #2,568 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious (from Shawn/Sean)"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Cultural Roots

African-American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,568
Total SSA Count
52
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Shawn, D

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Popularity Comparison

Darion Rank #2,709
Dashawn Rank #2,568

Dashawn is more popular, ranked #2568 vs #2709 for Darion.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Darion ___

  • Darion James
  • Darion Michael
  • Darion Lee
  • Darion Xavier
  • Darion Elijah
  • Darion Anthony

Dashawn ___

  • Dashawn Andre
  • Dashawn Marcus
  • Dashawn James
  • Dashawn Lamar
  • Dashawn Michael
  • Dashawn Darnell

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Darion

Kamari Elijah Serenity Naomi Marcus

If you choose Dashawn

Malik Keisha Jada Deja Marquise

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darion or Dashawn more popular?

Dashawn is more popular, ranked #2568 compared to Darion at #2709 in the United States.

What do Darion and Dashawn mean?

Darion means "possessing goodness, he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin). Dashawn means "God is gracious (from Shawn/Sean)" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Darion and Dashawn boy or girl names?

Darion is primarily a boy name. Dashawn is primarily a boy name.

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