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Cassian vs Shawn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shawn

Boy #639 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean)

Cultural Roots

American Irish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#639
Total SSA Count
438
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cassian Rank #617
Shawn Rank #639

Cassian is more popular, ranked #617 vs #639 for Shawn.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cassian or Shawn more popular?

Cassian is more popular, ranked #617 compared to Shawn at #639 in the United States.

What do Cassian and Shawn mean?

Cassian means "of the Cassian family (Roman gens)" (Latin origin). Shawn means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean) origin).

Are Cassian and Shawn boy or girl names?

Cassian is primarily a boy name. Shawn is primarily a boy name.

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