Irving vs Shaun

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Irving

Boy #1,618 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"green river, fresh water"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American Jewish-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,618
Total SSA Count
105
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

Irving Rank #1,618
Shaun Rank #1,568

Shaun is more popular, ranked #1568 vs #1618 for Irving.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Irving or Shaun more popular?

Shaun is more popular, ranked #1568 compared to Irving at #1618 in the United States.

What do Irving and Shaun mean?

Irving means "green river, fresh water" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Shaun means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Irving and Shaun boy or girl names?

Irving is primarily a boy name. Shaun is primarily a boy name.

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