Dequan

Dequan is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 15 boys in the United States.

Dequan at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Dequan

Dequan belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Dequan first appears in Social Security records in 1975. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #521 in 1994, and in 2024 15 babies received the name — 3,839 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Dequan in US records

First recorded (US)
1975
Best US rank
#521 in 1994
Peak year
1994
Babies named Dequan in 2024
15
Total since 1880
3,839

Dequan in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2004
Best rank
#3651 in 2004
Babies named Dequan in 2005
3
Total since 1996
6

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Dequan mean?

The meaning of Dequan is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Dequan a boy or girl name?

Dequan is a boy name. In 2024, 15 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Dequan?

Dequan comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Dequan?

Dequan first appears in US records in 1975. Its best-ever ranking was #521 in 1994, and 15 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].