Shawn vs Lee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shawn

Boy #639 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean)

American Irish English

✓ All Clear

Boy #715 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"meadow, woodland clearing"

Origin: Old English leah

English American Chinese (as Li) Korean

15 High Risk

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Shawn Rank #639

Lee Rank #715

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 vs #715 for Lee.

Is Shawn or Lee more popular?

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 compared to Lee at #715 in the United States.

What do Shawn and Lee mean?

Shawn means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean) origin). Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin).

Are Shawn and Lee boy or girl names?

Shawn is primarily a boy name. Lee is primarily a boy name.