Shawn vs Conor

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shawn

Boy #639 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean)

Cultural Roots

American Irish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#639
Total SSA Count
438
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Conor

Boy #709 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lover of hounds, hound-desiring"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#709
Total SSA Count
376
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Shawn Rank #639
Conor Rank #709

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 vs #709 for Conor.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shawn or Conor more popular?

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 compared to Conor at #709 in the United States.

What do Shawn and Conor mean?

Shawn means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean) origin). Conor means "lover of hounds, hound-desiring" (Old Irish origin).

Are Shawn and Conor boy or girl names?

Shawn is primarily a boy name. Conor is primarily a boy name.

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