Ferry vs Shawn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ferry

Boy #32,658 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave journey"

Origin: Germanic/Dutch

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Boy #639 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean)

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Ferry Rank #32,658

Shawn Rank #639

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 vs #32658 for Ferry.

Is Ferry or Shawn more popular?

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 compared to Ferry at #32658 in the United States.

What do Ferry and Shawn mean?

Ferry means "brave journey" (Germanic/Dutch origin). Shawn means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean) origin).

Are Ferry and Shawn boy or girl names?

Ferry is primarily a boy name. Shawn is primarily a boy name.