Shawn vs Chris

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 #651 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"anointed one carrier"

Origin: Greek

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Shawn Rank #639

Chris Rank #651

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 vs #651 for Chris.

Is Shawn or Chris more popular?

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 compared to Chris at #651 in the United States.

What do Shawn and Chris mean?

Shawn means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean) origin). Chris means "anointed one carrier" (Greek origin).

Are Shawn and Chris boy or girl names?

Shawn is primarily a boy name. Chris is primarily a boy name.