Shawn vs Ford

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 #571 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"shallow river crossing"

Origin: Old English

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Shawn Rank #639

Ford Rank #571

Ford is more popular, ranked #571 vs #639 for Shawn.

Is Shawn or Ford more popular?

Ford is more popular, ranked #571 compared to Shawn at #639 in the United States.

What do Shawn and Ford mean?

Shawn means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean) origin). Ford means "shallow river crossing" (Old English origin).

Are Shawn and Ford boy or girl names?

Shawn is primarily a boy name. Ford is primarily a boy name.