Shawn vs Harry

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 #780 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English British American Welsh

24 High Risk

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Shawn Rank #639

Harry Rank #780

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 vs #780 for Harry.

Is Shawn or Harry more popular?

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 compared to Harry at #780 in the United States.

What do Shawn and Harry mean?

Shawn means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean) origin). Harry means "home ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Shawn and Harry boy or girl names?

Shawn is primarily a boy name. Harry is primarily a boy name.