Hess vs Shown

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hess

Boy #40,880 Most Popular

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Boy #39,719 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Irish American English

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Hess Rank #40,880

Shown Rank #39,719

Shown is more popular, ranked #39719 vs #40880 for Hess.

Is Hess or Shown more popular?

Shown is more popular, ranked #39719 compared to Hess at #40880 in the United States.

What do Hess and Shown mean?

Shown means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Hess and Shown boy or girl names?

Hess is primarily a boy name. Shown is primarily a boy name.