Fletcher vs Shawn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shawn

Boy #639 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean)

Cultural Roots

American Irish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#639
Total SSA Count
438
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Fletcher Rank #565
Shawn Rank #639

Fletcher is more popular, ranked #565 vs #639 for Shawn.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fletcher or Shawn more popular?

Fletcher is more popular, ranked #565 compared to Shawn at #639 in the United States.

What do Fletcher and Shawn mean?

Fletcher means "arrow maker" (Old French via Middle English origin). Shawn means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean) origin).

Are Fletcher and Shawn boy or girl names?

Fletcher is primarily a boy name. Shawn is primarily a boy name.

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