Shawn vs Bear

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 #829 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the bear"

Origin: Old English bera, Proto-Germanic beruz

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Shawn Rank #639

Bear Rank #829

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 vs #829 for Bear.

Is Shawn or Bear more popular?

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 compared to Bear at #829 in the United States.

What do Shawn and Bear mean?

Shawn means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean) origin). Bear means "the bear" (Old English bera, Proto-Germanic beruz origin).

Are Shawn and Bear boy or girl names?

Shawn is primarily a boy name. Bear is primarily a boy name.