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Shawn vs Augustine

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shawn

Boy #639 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean)

Cultural Roots

American Irish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#639
Total SSA Count
438
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Shawn Rank #639
Augustine Rank #553

Augustine is more popular, ranked #553 vs #639 for Shawn.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shawn or Augustine more popular?

Augustine is more popular, ranked #553 compared to Shawn at #639 in the United States.

What do Shawn and Augustine mean?

Shawn means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean) origin). Augustine means "great, venerable, majestic" (Latin Augustus origin).

Are Shawn and Augustine boy or girl names?

Shawn is primarily a boy name. Augustine is primarily a boy name.

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