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Raiden vs Shawn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shawn

Boy #639 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean)

Cultural Roots

American Irish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#639
Total SSA Count
438
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Raiden Rank #449
Shawn Rank #639

Raiden is more popular, ranked #449 vs #639 for Shawn.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Raiden or Shawn more popular?

Raiden is more popular, ranked #449 compared to Shawn at #639 in the United States.

What do Raiden and Shawn mean?

Raiden means "thunder and lightning" (Japanese origin). Shawn means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean) origin).

Are Raiden and Shawn boy or girl names?

Raiden is primarily a boy name. Shawn is primarily a boy name.

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