Shawn vs Kylan

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 #533 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"narrow strait"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

American Irish English

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Shawn Rank #639

Kylan Rank #533

Kylan is more popular, ranked #533 vs #639 for Shawn.

Is Shawn or Kylan more popular?

Kylan is more popular, ranked #533 compared to Shawn at #639 in the United States.

What do Shawn and Kylan mean?

Shawn means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean) origin). Kylan means "narrow strait" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Shawn and Kylan boy or girl names?

Shawn is primarily a boy name. Kylan is primarily a boy name.