Shawn vs Donovan

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 #505 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"dark warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Scottish

✓ All Clear

Shawn Rank #639

Donovan Rank #505

Donovan is more popular, ranked #505 vs #639 for Shawn.

Is Shawn or Donovan more popular?

Donovan is more popular, ranked #505 compared to Shawn at #639 in the United States.

What do Shawn and Donovan mean?

Shawn means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean) origin). Donovan means "dark warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Shawn and Donovan boy or girl names?

Shawn is primarily a boy name. Donovan is primarily a boy name.