Shawn vs Darius

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 #746 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"he who holds firm the good"

Origin: Old Persian

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Shawn Rank #639

Darius Rank #746

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 vs #746 for Darius.

Is Shawn or Darius more popular?

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 compared to Darius at #746 in the United States.

What do Shawn and Darius mean?

Shawn means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean) origin). Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin).

Are Shawn and Darius boy or girl names?

Shawn is primarily a boy name. Darius is primarily a boy name.