Dawn vs Shawna

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dawn

Girl #1,850 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"first light of day, sunrise"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Girl #6,082 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

American Irish-American Canadian

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Dawn Rank #1,850

Shawna Rank #6,082

Dawn is more popular, ranked #1850 vs #6082 for Shawna.

Is Dawn or Shawna more popular?

Dawn is more popular, ranked #1850 compared to Shawna at #6082 in the United States.

What do Dawn and Shawna mean?

Dawn means "first light of day, sunrise" (Old English origin). Shawna means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Dawn and Shawna boy or girl names?

Dawn is primarily a girl name. Shawna is primarily a girl name.