Argus vs Shawn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Argus

Boy #14,142 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"all-seeing, vigilant"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #639 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean)

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Argus Rank #14,142

Shawn Rank #639

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 vs #14142 for Argus.

Is Argus or Shawn more popular?

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 compared to Argus at #14142 in the United States.

What do Argus and Shawn mean?

Argus means "all-seeing, vigilant" (Greek origin). Shawn means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean) origin).

Are Argus and Shawn boy or girl names?

Argus is primarily a boy name. Shawn is primarily a boy name.