Dashaun
Meaning
"God is gracious"
Origin: Hebrew via Irish
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #4,834
- Total SSA Count
- 21
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Casual
- Nicknames
- Da, Shaun
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"God is gracious"
Origin: Hebrew via Irish
"God is my strength"
Origin: Hebrew
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Gabe is more popular, ranked #4653 vs #4834 for Dashaun.
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Gabe is more popular, ranked #4653 compared to Dashaun at #4834 in the United States.
Dashaun means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Gabe means "God is my strength" (Hebrew origin).
Dashaun is primarily a boy name. Gabe is primarily a boy name.