Keyvon vs Rashaun

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Keyvon

Boy #4,919 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gentle birth, born handsome"

Origin: Old Irish Caoimhín

Cultural Roots

American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,919
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Key, Von, Kev

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Rashaun

Boy #4,920 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious (via Sean/John)"

Origin: Hebrew Yohanan via Irish Seán

Cultural Roots

African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,920
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Shaun, Ra

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Keyvon Rank #4,919
Rashaun Rank #4,920

Keyvon is more popular, ranked #4919 vs #4920 for Rashaun.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Keyvon ___

  • Keyvon James
  • Keyvon Andre
  • Keyvon Lamar
  • Keyvon DeShawn
  • Keyvon Marcus
  • Keyvon Isaiah

Rashaun ___

  • Rashaun James
  • Rashaun Andre
  • Rashaun Marcus
  • Rashaun Elijah
  • Rashaun Isaiah
  • Rashaun DeVon

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Keyvon

Deshawn Davion Latasha Keisha Devontae

If you choose Rashaun

DeShawn Marquise Latasha Tamara Devontae

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Keyvon or Rashaun more popular?

Keyvon is more popular, ranked #4919 compared to Rashaun at #4920 in the United States.

What do Keyvon and Rashaun mean?

Keyvon means "gentle birth, born handsome" (Old Irish Caoimhín origin). Rashaun means "God is gracious (via Sean/John)" (Hebrew Yohanan via Irish Seán origin).

Are Keyvon and Rashaun boy or girl names?

Keyvon is primarily a boy name. Rashaun is primarily a boy name.

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