Brayan vs Shawn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brayan

Boy #718 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong, virtuous, honorable"

Origin: Old Celtic Brían

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Boy #639 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean)

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Brayan Rank #718

Shawn Rank #639

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 vs #718 for Brayan.

Is Brayan or Shawn more popular?

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 compared to Brayan at #718 in the United States.

What do Brayan and Shawn mean?

Brayan means "strong, virtuous, honorable" (Old Celtic Brían origin). Shawn means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean) origin).

Are Brayan and Shawn boy or girl names?

Brayan is primarily a boy name. Shawn is primarily a boy name.