Shawn vs Jayson

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 #623 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to heal (from iasthai)"

Origin: Greek

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Shawn Rank #639

Jayson Rank #623

Jayson is more popular, ranked #623 vs #639 for Shawn.

Is Shawn or Jayson more popular?

Jayson is more popular, ranked #623 compared to Shawn at #639 in the United States.

What do Shawn and Jayson mean?

Shawn means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean) origin). Jayson means "to heal (from iasthai)" (Greek origin).

Are Shawn and Jayson boy or girl names?

Shawn is primarily a boy name. Jayson is primarily a boy name.