Nate vs Shaun

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nate

Boy #1,571 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew

English American

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Boy #1,568 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Irish English American

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Nate Rank #1,571

Shaun Rank #1,568

Shaun is more popular, ranked #1568 vs #1571 for Nate.

Is Nate or Shaun more popular?

Shaun is more popular, ranked #1568 compared to Nate at #1571 in the United States.

What do Nate and Shaun mean?

Nate means "God has given" (Hebrew origin). Shaun means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Nate and Shaun boy or girl names?

Nate is primarily a boy name. Shaun is primarily a boy name.