Shawn vs Johnny

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 #458 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Yahweh is merciful"

Origin: Hebrew

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Shawn Rank #639

Johnny Rank #458

Johnny is more popular, ranked #458 vs #639 for Shawn.

Is Shawn or Johnny more popular?

Johnny is more popular, ranked #458 compared to Shawn at #639 in the United States.

What do Shawn and Johnny mean?

Shawn means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean) origin). Johnny means "Yahweh is merciful" (Hebrew origin).

Are Shawn and Johnny boy or girl names?

Shawn is primarily a boy name. Johnny is primarily a boy name.