| Meaning | God is gracious |
| Origin | African, American, Modern, Spanish |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 6 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Da-juan |
Strength, character, cultural pride—Dajuan encompasses all three. This name carries authentic African American naming tradition, representing creativity and cultural expression within a specific community context. The "Da-" prefix creates rhythmic emphasis while Juan adds familiar grounding, resulting in a name that feels both innovative and rooted. Dajuan projects confidence and individuality, refusing to conform to mainstream naming conventions while remaining entirely accessible. The name has steady usage within certain communities, offering connection and cultural continuity. It suggests parents who value their heritage, who want their son's name to reflect his cultural identity proudly. Dajuan works across various settings—professional, casual, creative—adapting while maintaining its essential character. The two-syllable structure keeps it straightforward despite its distinctive construction. This name represents a broader tradition of inventive naming that has enriched American culture, demonstrating how communities create linguistic identity through personal naming choices. Dajuan carries dignity and presence, offering boys a name that honors their background while allowing them to define their own path forward. It's a choice that says identity matters, heritage matters, authentic self-expression matters.
| DJ |
| Juan |
| Daj |
| Juno |
| Dajuan Wagner | Former NBA player |
| Dajuan Graf | American college basketball player |
| Dajuan Eubanks | Former American football player |
| Dajuan Drennon | American football player |
| Dajuan Summers | Former NBA player |
| Dajuan Harris | American football player |
| Dajuan Wagner Jr. | College basketball player |
| Dajuan Clayton | American basketball player |
| Dajuan Morgan | College football player |
| Dajuan McMillan | American football player |
| Dajuan Dent | College football player |
| Dajuan Coleman | High school football player |
| Dajuan Smith | A character in the novel "The Corner" by David Simon |
| Dajuan Johnson | A character in the TV series "The Wire" |
| Dajuan Brown | A character in the novel "Rough Justice" by Lisa Scottoline |
| Dajuan Mitchell | A character in the TV series "Chicago Fire" |
| Dajuan Banks | A character in the film "The Hate U Give" |
| Dajuan Hayes | A character in the TV series "Blue Bloods" |
| Dajuan Wright | A character in the film "Fresh" |
| Dajuan White | A character in the TV series "Power" |
| Dajuan Hart | A character in the film "The Pursuit of Happyness" |
| Dajuan Carter | A character in the TV series "Shameless" |
| Dajuan Marshall | A character in the film "Higher Learning" |
| Dajuan Diaz | A character in the TV series "All American" |
| Dajuan Butler | A character in the film "Coach Carter" |
| Dajuan Turner | A character in the TV series "The Bernie Mac Show" |
| Dajuan Jackson | A character in the film "Straight Outta Compton" |
| Dajuan Foster | A character in the TV series "The Shield" |
| Dajuan Rodriguez | A character in the film "Dope" |
| Dajuan Davis | A character in the TV series "Empire" |
| Dajuan Reed | A character in the film "Juice" |