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The baby name Shawn is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /ʃɔːn/ (UK), /ʃɑːn/ or /ʃɔn/ (US); respelling: "shawn".

Shawn is Greek in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 1.0
Origin: Greek
Pronunciation: /ʃɔːn/ (UK), /ʃɑːn/ or /ʃɔn/ (US); respelling: "shawn"

What is the meaning of the name Shawn ?

The baby name Shawn is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /ʃɔːn/ (UK), /ʃɑːn/ or /ʃɔn/ (US); respelling: "shawn".

Shawn is Greek in Origin.

Shawn is an Anglicized given name rooted in Irish Seán, the Gaelic form of John. Seán itself derives from Norman French Jehan/Jean, ultimately from Hebrew Yochanan, meaning “God is gracious” or “Yahweh is gracious.” In English-speaking contexts Shawn is pronounced like “shawn,” mirroring the common American pronunciation of Sean.

The spelling Shawn took hold chiefly in North America in the mid-20th century, rising with broader acceptance of Irish names and peaking in U.S. and Canadian charts from the 1960s through the 1990s. While predominantly masculine, it has seen occasional unisex use; related feminine forms include Shawna and Shauna (Irish Seána is rare in English). Core variants are Sean and Seán in Ireland, Shaun in Britain, and the related form Shane. Modern elaborations such as DeShawn and RaShawn reflect African American naming patterns. The enduring appeal centers on its straightforward sound and gracious meaning.

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Famous people with the name Shawn

Jay-Z Actor · Born 1969 · United States Shawn Corey Carter, better known as Jay-Z, is most famous as one of the most influential rappers of all time. He is known for major hits and albums like Empire State of Mind, 99 Problems, and The Blueprint, and he has also built a major career as a businessman and record executive. Shawn Michaels Actor · Born 1965 · United States Shawn Michaels is best known as a professional wrestler from the United States, where he became a major star in the WWE. Often called the 'Heartbreak Kid,' he is famous for his matches at WrestleMania and his role in the group D-Generation X. Beyond wrestling, he has also appeared in films and television shows. Shawn Levy Actor · Born 1968 · United States Shawn Levy is a Canadian-American filmmaker and actor best known for directing popular films like Night at the Museum, Real Steel, and Free Guy. Born on July 23, 1968, he is also the founder of 21 Laps Entertainment.
Shawn Ashmore Actor · Born 1979 · Canada Shawn Ashmore is a Canadian actor best known for playing Iceman in the X-Men films and Mike Weston in The Following. Born on October 7, 1979, he has also appeared in Quantum Break and is the identical twin brother of actor Aaron Ashmore. Shawn Wayans Actor · Born 1971 · United States Shawn Wayans is an American actor, comedian, writer, and producer best known for his comedy films and TV work. He appeared on In Living Color and is especially known for Scary Movie, White Chicks, and The Wayans Bros. Shawn Pyfrom Actor · Born 1986 · United States Shawn Pyfrom is an American actor and singer best known for playing Andrew Van de Kamp on Desperate Housewives. He also appeared as Lionel Griff on Playhouse Disney's Stanley and has worked in television and film.

Shawn – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Boys 2012 #1 — 777
KH Boys 0 #9 1 270
FJ Boys 0 #17 1 603
JM Boys 0 #28 696 6,876
JM 0 #29 62 3,714
NA 0 #31 3 2,537
MV Girls 0 #35 1 2,021
MT 0 #37 7 1,767
ID 0 #39 1 2,238
BI Boys 0 #44 1 917
MO 0 #51 2 2,706
PR 0 #55 1 1,497
LU 0 #66 1 2,830
IN 0 #69 3 2,963
CN 0 #71 15 3,857
TW 0 #75 26 4,523
JP 0 #76 2 4,057
MV Boys 0 #76 4 3,375
TW Boys 0 #99 182 7,111
SG Boys 0 #100 1,569 17,960
CN Boys 0 #102 314 9,639
QA 0 #103 4 7,011
PH 0 #109 2 5,607
SG 0 #110 182 11,010
BW Boys 0 #112 38 4,685
BN Boys 0 #114 20 6,332
BN Girls 0 #114 1 5,459
OM 0 #116 6 6,215
KW 0 #121 1 5,216
MT Boys 0 #126 52 4,064
CY Boys 0 #130 2 3,473
CR 0 #133 26 5,526
MU 0 #135 3 3,613
BW Girls 0 #151 1 4,216
LT Boys 0 #151 1 2,166
RS Boys 0 #154 1 2,277
PR Boys 0 #170 9 2,508
HU Boys 0 #174 1 3,954
AE 0 #179 9 10,220
Sweden Boys 2022 #180 3 1,509
NA Boys 0 #184 52 6,830
LU Girls 0 #190 1 4,850
MO Boys 0 #192 32 5,842
RU 0 #194 1 3,641
DK 0 #205 2 5,198
LU Boys 0 #216 5 4,970
PS 0 #223 4 5,692
HU Girls 0 #225 1 3,308
JM Girls 0 #225 35 7,507
AL Girls 0 #227 1 4,141
MY 0 #232 103 12,352
BD 0 #235 7 5,992
NA Girls 0 #235 3 7,146
GH 0 #247 2 5,396
GR Girls 0 #249 1 6,293
PT 0 #250 1 4,161
NG 0 #253 12 5,926
HR Boys 0 #259 1 3,997
Canada Boys 2024 #261 46 2,588
MO Girls 0 #263 1 7,056
ZA 0 #263 186 14,421
GR Boys 0 #273 1 6,912
AF Boys 0 #274 1 3,535
JP Boys 0 #277 21 7,909
IL 0 #278 5 6,291
MU Boys 0 #279 79 8,477
TW Girls 0 #287 3 8,139
KZ Boys 0 #293 4 6,578
HR Girls 0 #294 1 3,687
AL Boys 0 #301 3 5,122
CZ Boys 0 #303 3 6,530
PH Boys 0 #304 80 11,440
SA 0 #304 9 10,560
Canada Girls 2013 #312 5 2,792
DK Boys 0 #313 13 7,401
ZA Boys 0 #314 1,956 25,619
CR Boys 0 #316 192 10,188
HK 0 #317 32 8,483
PE 0 #328 2 6,350
DK Girls 0 #329 1 7,429
CN Girls 0 #330 20 8,829
GH Boys 0 #333 13 8,138
JO Girls 0 #338 2 7,570
QA Girls 0 #343 1 15,378
HK Boys 0 #348 194 12,905
PT Boys 0 #358 10 7,951
MY Boys 0 #360 1,188 25,439
France Boys 2021 #362 26 2,865
MU Girls 0 #362 1 8,539
PH Girls 0 #377 14 13,098
NL 0 #380 12 2,481
JO Boys 0 #386 4 7,057
YE 0 #396 3 8,639
BD Girls 0 #400 7 8,413
EG 0 #411 2 6,387
UY Boys 0 #412 2 5,922
OM Girls 0 #422 3 15,987
Germany 0 #423 15 2,542
BD Boys 0 #460 119 10,045
SD Boys 0 #464 3 10,523
PT Girls 0 #469 3 7,952
PA Boys 0 #472 10 9,305
AR Boys 0 #478 6 7,628
RU Boys 0 #490 16 12,621
GT Boys 0 #497 3 7,625
PS Boys 0 #499 50 10,655
KW Girls 0 #506 10 19,177
CO 0 #510 1 7,768
CR Girls 0 #512 21 11,342
United States Boys 2024 #514 438 7,044
PA Girls 0 #518 1 9,861
RU Girls 0 #521 3 11,913
IQ Girls 0 #524 2 11,303
BH 0 #525 29 17,937
CM Boys 0 #536 15 12,054
IR Boys 0 #543 10 10,162
PS Girls 0 #544 4 10,981
IL Boys 0 #556 52 10,983
CM Girls 0 #559 2 11,671
LY 0 #559 1 12,703
SG Girls 0 #564 23 18,916
AE Girls 0 #593 5 20,968
BO Boys 0 #621 2 9,244
AR Girls 0 #630 1 8,289
IL Girls 0 #641 5 11,648
HK Girls 0 #642 9 16,104
IQ Boys 0 #646 22 13,071
BO Girls 0 #651 1 9,488
IN Girls 0 #653 2 13,121
Finland Boys 2026 #658 25 3,552
QA Boys 0 #663 45 18,093
LB 0 #687 4 13,263
CL Boys 0 #694 7 13,390
IT 0 #704 11 4,183
KW Boys 0 #712 58 18,755
BR Boys 0 #739 13 12,213
SY 0 #766 2 11,684
NG Girls 0 #768 19 15,093
Germany Boys 0 #799 154 5,697
OM Boys 0 #814 68 17,948
NG Boys 0 #816 136 16,906
NL Boys 0 #825 127 5,873
TN 0 #862 4 13,765
EG Boys 0 #867 20 15,035
PE Boys 0 #867 12 14,506
Spain Boys 0 #895 36 5,610
United States Girls 2024 #902 15 8,487
CO Boys 0 #909 12 15,656
NL Girls 0 #946 10 5,933
IN Boys 0 #954 48 16,750
MX Boys 0 #961 22 16,355
MY Girls 0 #967 28 24,821
AE Boys 0 #984 109 22,615
BR Girls 0 #988 5 12,708
EG Girls 0 #1,006 4 14,742
SA Girls 0 #1,006 9 25,931
PE Girls 0 #1,008 3 14,861
ZA Girls 0 #1,088 54 25,928
MA 0 #1,117 12 20,986
CO Girls 0 #1,151 2 16,140
DZ 0 #1,162 15 20,130
TR 0 #1,183 29 19,440
MX Girls 0 #1,263 5 17,781
IT Boys 0 #1,305 167 10,046
IT Girls 0 #1,425 22 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,484 131 28,008

Shawn is popular in 81 countries — most recent births per country:

Canada
France
Scotland, United Kingdom
United States
Sweden

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People also ask about Shawn

Shawn is predominantly a boy's name.
Shawn is a one syllable name, pronounced /ʃɔːn/ (UK), /ʃɑːn/ or /ʃɔn/ (US); respelling: "shawn".
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Sean, Seán, Shaun, Shon, Shaune and Shawne.
Yes, very popular — Shawn ranked #1 in Ireland in 2012, and appears in official birth registries across 8 countries.
Shawn ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2012).
Shawn's popularity is declining significantly. It moved from #207 in 2014 to #261 in 2024 in Canada.
Yes — 11 notable people named Shawn are in our database, including Jay-Z (Actor), Shawn Michaels (Actor), Shawn Levy (Actor).