Arnold vs Shaun

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arnold

Boy #1,694 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eagle power, eagle ruler"

Origin: Germanic

German English American Flemish

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Boy #1,568 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Irish English American

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Arnold Rank #1,694

Shaun Rank #1,568

Shaun is more popular, ranked #1568 vs #1694 for Arnold.

Is Arnold or Shaun more popular?

Shaun is more popular, ranked #1568 compared to Arnold at #1694 in the United States.

What do Arnold and Shaun mean?

Arnold means "eagle power, eagle ruler" (Germanic origin). Shaun means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Arnold and Shaun boy or girl names?

Arnold is primarily a boy name. Shaun is primarily a boy name.