Shaun vs Gerard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shaun

Boy #1,568 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Boy #1,529 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave spear, strong with a spear"

Origin: Old High German

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Shaun Rank #1,568

Gerard Rank #1,529

Gerard is more popular, ranked #1529 vs #1568 for Shaun.

Is Shaun or Gerard more popular?

Gerard is more popular, ranked #1529 compared to Shaun at #1568 in the United States.

What do Shaun and Gerard mean?

Shaun means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Gerard means "brave spear, strong with a spear" (Old High German origin).

Are Shaun and Gerard boy or girl names?

Shaun is primarily a boy name. Gerard is primarily a boy name.