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Shawn Meaning and Origin

Shawn is English, Irish given name meaning God is gracious.

Shawn is a name that's been used by parents who are considering boy baby names.

Shawn is currently #568 on the baby names popularity charts in the U.S. in 2022.

Famous people named Shawn are Shawn Ashmore, Shawn Kemp, Shawn Marion.

Shawn is a 5 letters name with 1 syllables.

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Shawn

Shawn name meaning

God is gracious

Shawn name origin

English Irish

Name facts

5 letter name and 1 syllables

Popularity

Shawn is ranked #568 most popular baby boy name in 2022

Gender chart

In 2022, 97% of babies named Shawn were boys

Name popularity in the US

This graph illustrates how many babies were named Shawn in the US

Name popularity in Canada

This graph illustrates how many babies were named Shawn in Canada

Celebrities named Shawn

Shawn Ashmore (Movies)
Shawn Kemp (Basketball)
Shawn Marion (Basketball)

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Shawn - FAQ

What is the meaning of the name Shawn?
The meaning of the name Shawn is God is gracious.
What is the origin of the name Shawn?
The origin of the name Shawn is English Irish .
Is Shawn a girl or boy name?
The name Shawn is a masculine name. According to our statistics, 97.37% of babies called Shawn were boys, 2.63% of babies called Shawn were girls.
What is the popularity of the name Shawn?
According to statistics, Shawn is ranked 568th most popular boy name in the US, in 2022.
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