Shawn

Girl's name

Shawn is a unisex name of Irish origin, derived from the name John, meaning "God is gracious."

Meaning God is gracious
Origin Celtic
U.S. births in 2023 15
Peak year 1970

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Names Starting With S

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Shawn Johnson - Olympic gymnast
  • Shawn Colvin - Singer-songwriter
  • Shawn Weatherly - Miss Universe 1980
  • Shawn King - TV host
  • Shawn Killinger - QVC host

Sisters for Shawn

Girl names closely related to Shawn

Noel Alyse Marcia Jaimie Sheri Cheri Janae Unique

Brothers for Shawn

Boy names closely related to Shawn

Eugene Vaughn Marcel Dominic Andre Blair Daron Kirk

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Shawn

Deshawn Ean Evan Geovanni Geovanny Geovany Gia Gian

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