Johnathan vs Shawn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Johnathan

Boy #518 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #639 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean)

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Johnathan Rank #518

Shawn Rank #639

Johnathan is more popular, ranked #518 vs #639 for Shawn.

Is Johnathan or Shawn more popular?

Johnathan is more popular, ranked #518 compared to Shawn at #639 in the United States.

What do Johnathan and Shawn mean?

Johnathan means "God has given" (Hebrew origin). Shawn means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean) origin).

Are Johnathan and Shawn boy or girl names?

Johnathan is primarily a boy name. Shawn is primarily a boy name.