Shawn vs Davis

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 #646 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English/Welsh patronymic

English Welsh American

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Shawn Rank #639

Davis Rank #646

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 vs #646 for Davis.

Is Shawn or Davis more popular?

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 compared to Davis at #646 in the United States.

What do Shawn and Davis mean?

Shawn means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean) origin). Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin).

Are Shawn and Davis boy or girl names?

Shawn is primarily a boy name. Davis is primarily a boy name.