Shaun vs Irving

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

Irving

Boy #1,618 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"green river, fresh water"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American Jewish-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,618
Total SSA Count
105
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Shaun Rank #1,568
Irving Rank #1,618

Shaun is more popular, ranked #1568 vs #1618 for Irving.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shaun or Irving more popular?

Shaun is more popular, ranked #1568 compared to Irving at #1618 in the United States.

What do Shaun and Irving mean?

Shaun means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Irving means "green river, fresh water" (Brythonic Celtic origin).

Are Shaun and Irving boy or girl names?

Shaun is primarily a boy name. Irving is primarily a boy name.

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