Danny vs Shawn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Danny

Boy #642 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is my judge"

Origin: Hebrew (Daniyel)

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Boy #639 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean)

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Danny Rank #642

Shawn Rank #639

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 vs #642 for Danny.

Is Danny or Shawn more popular?

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 compared to Danny at #642 in the United States.

What do Danny and Shawn mean?

Danny means "God is my judge" (Hebrew (Daniyel) origin). Shawn means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean) origin).

Are Danny and Shawn boy or girl names?

Danny is primarily a boy name. Shawn is primarily a boy name.