Chris vs Shawn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chris

Boy #651 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"anointed one carrier"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #639 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean)

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Chris Rank #651

Shawn Rank #639

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 vs #651 for Chris.

Is Chris or Shawn more popular?

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 compared to Chris at #651 in the United States.

What do Chris and Shawn mean?

Chris means "anointed one carrier" (Greek origin). Shawn means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean) origin).

Are Chris and Shawn boy or girl names?

Chris is primarily a boy name. Shawn is primarily a boy name.