Shawn vs Collin

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 #490 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young creature, cub"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Shawn Rank #639

Collin Rank #490

Collin is more popular, ranked #490 vs #639 for Shawn.

Is Shawn or Collin more popular?

Collin is more popular, ranked #490 compared to Shawn at #639 in the United States.

What do Shawn and Collin mean?

Shawn means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean) origin). Collin means "young creature, cub" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Shawn and Collin boy or girl names?

Shawn is primarily a boy name. Collin is primarily a boy name.