Albert vs Shawn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Albert

Boy #607 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble bright (adal + beraht)"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #639 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean)

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Albert Rank #607

Shawn Rank #639

Albert is more popular, ranked #607 vs #639 for Shawn.

Is Albert or Shawn more popular?

Albert is more popular, ranked #607 compared to Shawn at #639 in the United States.

What do Albert and Shawn mean?

Albert means "noble bright (adal + beraht)" (Old High German origin). Shawn means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean) origin).

Are Albert and Shawn boy or girl names?

Albert is primarily a boy name. Shawn is primarily a boy name.