Johnny vs Shawn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Johnny

Boy #458 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Yahweh is merciful"

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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Johnny Rank #458

Shawn Rank #639

Johnny is more popular, ranked #458 vs #639 for Shawn.

Is Johnny or Shawn more popular?

Johnny is more popular, ranked #458 compared to Shawn at #639 in the United States.

What do Johnny and Shawn mean?

Johnny means "Yahweh is merciful" (Hebrew origin). Shawn means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean) origin).

Are Johnny and Shawn boy or girl names?

Johnny is primarily a boy name. Shawn is primarily a boy name.