Shawn vs Brayan

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 #718 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong, virtuous, honorable"

Origin: Old Celtic Brían

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Shawn Rank #639

Brayan Rank #718

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 vs #718 for Brayan.

Is Shawn or Brayan more popular?

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 compared to Brayan at #718 in the United States.

What do Shawn and Brayan mean?

Shawn means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean) origin). Brayan means "strong, virtuous, honorable" (Old Celtic Brían origin).

Are Shawn and Brayan boy or girl names?

Shawn is primarily a boy name. Brayan is primarily a boy name.