Sam vs Shawn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

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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Sam Rank #652

Shawn Rank #639

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Sam or Shawn more popular?

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Sam and Shawn mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Shawn means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean) origin).

Are Sam and Shawn boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Shawn is primarily a boy name.