Cassius 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

Popularity Comparison

Cassius Rank #568
Shawn Rank #639

Cassius is more popular, ranked #568 vs #639 for Shawn.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cassius or Shawn more popular?

Cassius is more popular, ranked #568 compared to Shawn at #639 in the United States.

What do Cassius and Shawn mean?

Cassius means "hollow, empty" (Latin origin). Shawn means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean) origin).

Are Cassius and Shawn boy or girl names?

Cassius is primarily a boy name. Shawn is primarily a boy name.

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