Shawn vs Cassius

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 #568 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"hollow, empty"

Origin: Latin

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Shawn Rank #639

Cassius Rank #568

Cassius is more popular, ranked #568 vs #639 for Shawn.

Is Shawn or Cassius more popular?

Cassius is more popular, ranked #568 compared to Shawn at #639 in the United States.

What do Shawn and Cassius mean?

Shawn means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean) origin). Cassius means "hollow, empty" (Latin origin).

Are Shawn and Cassius boy or girl names?

Shawn is primarily a boy name. Cassius is primarily a boy name.