Shawn vs Derrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shawn

Boy #639 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean)

American Irish English

✓ All Clear

Boy #820 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

American English Dutch

8 High Risk

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Shawn Rank #639

Derrick Rank #820

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 vs #820 for Derrick.

Is Shawn or Derrick more popular?

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 compared to Derrick at #820 in the United States.

What do Shawn and Derrick mean?

Shawn means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean) origin). Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Shawn and Derrick boy or girl names?

Shawn is primarily a boy name. Derrick is primarily a boy name.