Rashon
Meaning of Rashon
Rashon is a masculine given name that originated within modern Anglo-American naming conventions as a creative derivative of the Irish-rooted Shawn (a variant of John). Its construction combines the Ra- prefix—reflecting late-20th-century trends in American onomastics—with the Gaelic-derived Shawn, yielding the phonetic profile ruh-SHAWN, where stress on the second syllable imparts a measured, assertive cadence. Social Security Administration data record Rashon’s debut in 1970, a usage peak of 66 births in 1994 (rank 714), and a decline to just six occurrences in 2024 (rank 918), highlighting its contemporary rarity. The name’s balanced sound is often associated with confidence and adaptability in an Anglo-American context. Although its pronunciation echoes the English word “reason,” its selection typically hinges on acoustic distinctiveness rather than literal semantics. Taken together, these elements position Rashon as a technically composed, culturally hybrid option for parents seeking understated originality.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as ruh-SHAWN (/rəˈʃɔn/)
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Notable People Named Rashon
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