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Shawn vs Ferrin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shawn

Boy #639 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean)

Cultural Roots

American Irish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#639
Total SSA Count
438
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Ferrin

Boy #20,697 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little man, young warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Celtic Contemporary

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#20,697
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Shawn Rank #639
Ferrin Rank #20,697

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 vs #20697 for Ferrin.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shawn or Ferrin more popular?

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 compared to Ferrin at #20697 in the United States.

What do Shawn and Ferrin mean?

Shawn means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean) origin). Ferrin means "little man, young warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Shawn and Ferrin boy or girl names?

Shawn is primarily a boy name. Ferrin is primarily a boy name.

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