Shavon is a modern feminine given name used primarily in English and African American communities. It is a variant of Shavonne, which itself is an Anglicized form of the Irish name Siobhán. The ultimate origin traces back to the French name Jeanne, through the Normans, linking it to the biblical name John. Etymology The name Shavon emerged in the 20th century as a phonetic spelling of the Irish name Siobhán. Siobhán is the Irish form of Jehanne, an Old French feminine form of Iohannes (Latin for John, meaning "God is gracious"). In some cases, Shavon may also blend the phonetic element sha—perhaps inspired by other popular names like Shawna or Shannon—with the name Yvonne. Cultural and Regional Use While Shavon is found across the United States and other English-speaking countries, it has particular popularity in African American communities, where creative spellings and adaptations of traditional names are common. The variant forms Shavonne, Chevonne, Shevaun, and Shevon share similar origins and are also used in English and African American contexts. Related names in other languages include Slavic Zhanna, Greek Ioanna, and Polish Joanna, all ultimately deriving from the same root. Notable Bearers Though no widely known prominent figures are recorded under the specific spelling Shavon, the name has been used by athletes, entertainers, and people in media. Its period of peak popularity in the United States was in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Key Facts Meaning: God is gracious (via Irish Siobhán and French Jeanne) Origin: Modern phonetic spelling of Irish Siobhán, taken from Norman French Jehanne Type: Feminine given name Usage Regions: English-speaking countries, particularly African American community