Ben vs Shawn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ben

Boy #802 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #639 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean)

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Ben Rank #802

Shawn Rank #639

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 vs #802 for Ben.

Is Ben or Shawn more popular?

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 compared to Ben at #802 in the United States.

What do Ben and Shawn mean?

Ben means "short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin). Shawn means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean) origin).

Are Ben and Shawn boy or girl names?

Ben is primarily a boy name. Shawn is primarily a boy name.