Eamon vs Shaun

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eamon

Boy #1,504 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wealthy protector"

Origin: Old English via Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,504
Total SSA Count
119
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Shaun

Boy #1,568 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,568
Total SSA Count
110
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Eamon Rank #1,504
Shaun Rank #1,568

Eamon is more popular, ranked #1504 vs #1568 for Shaun.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eamon or Shaun more popular?

Eamon is more popular, ranked #1504 compared to Shaun at #1568 in the United States.

What do Eamon and Shaun mean?

Eamon means "wealthy protector" (Old English via Irish origin). Shaun means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Eamon and Shaun boy or girl names?

Eamon is primarily a boy name. Shaun is primarily a boy name.

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