Shawn vs Lawrence

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 #510 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Laurentum, laurel-crowned"

Origin: Latin

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Shawn Rank #639

Lawrence Rank #510

Lawrence is more popular, ranked #510 vs #639 for Shawn.

Is Shawn or Lawrence more popular?

Lawrence is more popular, ranked #510 compared to Shawn at #639 in the United States.

What do Shawn and Lawrence mean?

Shawn means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean) origin). Lawrence means "from Laurentum, laurel-crowned" (Latin origin).

Are Shawn and Lawrence boy or girl names?

Shawn is primarily a boy name. Lawrence is primarily a boy name.