Shawn vs Junior

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 #684 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"younger, the son"

Origin: Latin

American Latin American Filipino African American

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Shawn Rank #639

Junior Rank #684

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 vs #684 for Junior.

Is Shawn or Junior more popular?

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 compared to Junior at #684 in the United States.

What do Shawn and Junior mean?

Shawn means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean) origin). Junior means "younger, the son" (Latin origin).

Are Shawn and Junior boy or girl names?

Shawn is primarily a boy name. Junior is primarily a boy name.