Shawn vs Danny

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 #642 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is my judge"

Origin: Hebrew (Daniyel)

American Irish English Jewish

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Shawn Rank #639

Danny Rank #642

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 vs #642 for Danny.

Is Shawn or Danny more popular?

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 compared to Danny at #642 in the United States.

What do Shawn and Danny mean?

Shawn means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean) origin). Danny means "God is my judge" (Hebrew (Daniyel) origin).

Are Shawn and Danny boy or girl names?

Shawn is primarily a boy name. Danny is primarily a boy name.