Shawn vs Albert

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shawn

Boy #639 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean)

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Boy #607 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble bright (adal + beraht)"

Origin: Old High German

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Shawn Rank #639

Albert Rank #607

Albert is more popular, ranked #607 vs #639 for Shawn.

Is Shawn or Albert more popular?

Albert is more popular, ranked #607 compared to Shawn at #639 in the United States.

What do Shawn and Albert mean?

Shawn means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean) origin). Albert means "noble bright (adal + beraht)" (Old High German origin).

Are Shawn and Albert boy or girl names?

Shawn is primarily a boy name. Albert is primarily a boy name.