Robin vs Shawn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Robin

Boy #809 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright fame"

Origin: Germanic

English French Dutch American

24 High Risk

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Boy #639 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean)

American Irish English

✓ All Clear

Robin Rank #809

Shawn Rank #639

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 vs #809 for Robin.

Is Robin or Shawn more popular?

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 compared to Robin at #809 in the United States.

What do Robin and Shawn mean?

Robin means "bright fame" (Germanic origin). Shawn means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean) origin).

Are Robin and Shawn boy or girl names?

Robin is primarily a boy name. Shawn is primarily a boy name.