Shawn vs Johnathan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shawn

Boy #639 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean)

American Irish English

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Boy #518 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Christian

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Shawn Rank #639

Johnathan Rank #518

Johnathan is more popular, ranked #518 vs #639 for Shawn.

Is Shawn or Johnathan more popular?

Johnathan is more popular, ranked #518 compared to Shawn at #639 in the United States.

What do Shawn and Johnathan mean?

Shawn means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean) origin). Johnathan means "God has given" (Hebrew origin).

Are Shawn and Johnathan boy or girl names?

Shawn is primarily a boy name. Johnathan is primarily a boy name.