NAME PROFILE
Leshawn
Derived from the Hebrew name Yoav, meaning 'Yahweh is father.' This name embodies a person with a natural sense of authority, unwavering loyalty, and a courageous spirit that inspires others.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,118 |
| Gender | Male (3% / 97%) |
| Peak year | 1971 |
| Peak generation | Gen X |
| First recorded | 1968 |
| Most recent | 2001 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 50%CA — 25%IL — 12%OH — 12%AK — 0%
Notable People
Joab (Biblical Commander and nephew of King David) · Joab Hunter (Australian Actor in The Great Gatsby) · Joab Thomas (Academic Administrator and former President of Penn State) · Joab Ponder (American Collegiate Football Player) · Joab H. Banton (Manhattan District Attorney and prominent legal figure)
Nicknames & Diminutives
JoJoey
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