Shaun vs Fred

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shaun

Boy #1,568 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Boy #1,686 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

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Shaun Rank #1,568

Fred Rank #1,686

Shaun is more popular, ranked #1568 vs #1686 for Fred.

Is Shaun or Fred more popular?

Shaun is more popular, ranked #1568 compared to Fred at #1686 in the United States.

What do Shaun and Fred mean?

Shaun means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Fred means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin).

Are Shaun and Fred boy or girl names?

Shaun is primarily a boy name. Fred is primarily a boy name.