Shawn vs Gregory

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 #538 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"watchful, vigilant, alert"

Origin: Greek

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Shawn Rank #639

Gregory Rank #538

Gregory is more popular, ranked #538 vs #639 for Shawn.

Is Shawn or Gregory more popular?

Gregory is more popular, ranked #538 compared to Shawn at #639 in the United States.

What do Shawn and Gregory mean?

Shawn means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean) origin). Gregory means "watchful, vigilant, alert" (Greek origin).

Are Shawn and Gregory boy or girl names?

Shawn is primarily a boy name. Gregory is primarily a boy name.