Shawn vs Bruce

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 #540 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the brushwood thicket"

Origin: Norman French

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Shawn Rank #639

Bruce Rank #540

Bruce is more popular, ranked #540 vs #639 for Shawn.

Is Shawn or Bruce more popular?

Bruce is more popular, ranked #540 compared to Shawn at #639 in the United States.

What do Shawn and Bruce mean?

Shawn means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean) origin). Bruce means "from the brushwood thicket" (Norman French origin).

Are Shawn and Bruce boy or girl names?

Shawn is primarily a boy name. Bruce is primarily a boy name.