Shaun vs Ao

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shaun

Boy #1,568 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,568
Total SSA Count
110
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Ao

Boy #14,516 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"blue, blue-green"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese Chinese Maori

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#14,516
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Shaun Rank #1,568
Ao Rank #14,516

Shaun is more popular, ranked #1568 vs #14516 for Ao.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shaun or Ao more popular?

Shaun is more popular, ranked #1568 compared to Ao at #14516 in the United States.

What do Shaun and Ao mean?

Shaun means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Ao means "blue, blue-green" (Japanese origin).

Are Shaun and Ao boy or girl names?

Shaun is primarily a boy name. Ao is primarily a boy name.

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