Bear vs Shawn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bear

Boy #829 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the bear"

Origin: Old English bera, Proto-Germanic beruz

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Boy #639 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean)

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Bear Rank #829

Shawn Rank #639

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 vs #829 for Bear.

Is Bear or Shawn more popular?

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 compared to Bear at #829 in the United States.

What do Bear and Shawn mean?

Bear means "the bear" (Old English bera, Proto-Germanic beruz origin). Shawn means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean) origin).

Are Bear and Shawn boy or girl names?

Bear is primarily a boy name. Shawn is primarily a boy name.