Shawn vs Keith

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 #758 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wood, forest"

Origin: Celtic

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Shawn Rank #639

Keith Rank #758

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 vs #758 for Keith.

Is Shawn or Keith more popular?

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 compared to Keith at #758 in the United States.

What do Shawn and Keith mean?

Shawn means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean) origin). Keith means "wood, forest" (Celtic origin).

Are Shawn and Keith boy or girl names?

Shawn is primarily a boy name. Keith is primarily a boy name.