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Desean

boy name
Origin
Modern American
Syllables
2
Peak era
1990s/2010s
Today
▬ Steady

Meaning

an American blend of De- and Sean, the Irish form of John, Hebrew for God is gracious

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Popularity, 1890–2024

1890speak 1990s

Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Desean peaked in the 1990s and the 2010s in nearly equal measure.

When you meet Desean

Most people given the name Desean in the United States are teenagers or young adults today.

Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.

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