Shawn vs Argus

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 #14,142 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"all-seeing, vigilant"

Origin: Greek

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Shawn Rank #639

Argus Rank #14,142

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 vs #14142 for Argus.

Is Shawn or Argus more popular?

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 compared to Argus at #14142 in the United States.

What do Shawn and Argus mean?

Shawn means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean) origin). Argus means "all-seeing, vigilant" (Greek origin).

Are Shawn and Argus boy or girl names?

Shawn is primarily a boy name. Argus is primarily a boy name.