Shawn vs Edgar

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 #460 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rich spear, lucky warrior"

Origin: Old English

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Shawn Rank #639

Edgar Rank #460

Edgar is more popular, ranked #460 vs #639 for Shawn.

Is Shawn or Edgar more popular?

Edgar is more popular, ranked #460 compared to Shawn at #639 in the United States.

What do Shawn and Edgar mean?

Shawn means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean) origin). Edgar means "rich spear, lucky warrior" (Old English origin).

Are Shawn and Edgar boy or girl names?

Shawn is primarily a boy name. Edgar is primarily a boy name.