Jayson vs Shawn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jayson

Boy #623 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to heal (from iasthai)"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #639 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean)

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Jayson Rank #623

Shawn Rank #639

Jayson is more popular, ranked #623 vs #639 for Shawn.

Is Jayson or Shawn more popular?

Jayson is more popular, ranked #623 compared to Shawn at #639 in the United States.

What do Jayson and Shawn mean?

Jayson means "to heal (from iasthai)" (Greek origin). Shawn means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean) origin).

Are Jayson and Shawn boy or girl names?

Jayson is primarily a boy name. Shawn is primarily a boy name.