Shaun vs Josh

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shaun

Boy #1,568 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Boy #1,742 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is salvation"

Origin: Hebrew

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Shaun Rank #1,568

Josh Rank #1,742

Shaun is more popular, ranked #1568 vs #1742 for Josh.

Is Shaun or Josh more popular?

Shaun is more popular, ranked #1568 compared to Josh at #1742 in the United States.

What do Shaun and Josh mean?

Shaun means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Josh means "God is salvation" (Hebrew origin).

Are Shaun and Josh boy or girl names?

Shaun is primarily a boy name. Josh is primarily a boy name.