Daejuan is a modern, unisex given name of African origin, derived from African American Vernacular English. It is composed of two elements: "Da" meaning 'there' and "Juan", which means 'God is merciful'. The name gained popularity in the United States during the 1990s and early 2000s, particularly among African American communities. Daejuan is pronounced as /dɑːˈʒuːən/ with stress on the second syllable. It is often spelled in various ways, including DaJuan, DaJeuan, or DayJuan, demonstrating its flexibility and adaptability. As a given name, Daejuan does not have any specific historical figures or cultural references associated with it, allowing individuals named Daejuan to create their own unique identity and story.
"From 2000 to 2006, the name Daejuan saw its popularity peak in 2003 with 10 births that year. The total number of babies named Daejuan during this period was 47."