Daequan
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Daequan first appeared in US Social Security records in 1991.
Over 792 babies have been named Daequan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Daequan is past its peak , currently ranked #42,875 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #42,875
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Daequan
Daequan is a boy name .
Daequan is currently ranked #42,875 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Daequan include Dae, Daeq, Daeqy, Daeqie, Uan, Uany, Uanie, Day, Daie, and Daekins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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