Shawn vs Liham

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shawn

Boy #639 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean)

Cultural Roots

American Irish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#639
Total SSA Count
438
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Liham

Boy #6,616 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"letter, written message"

Origin: Tagalog

Cultural Roots

Filipino Tagalog

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,616
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Shawn Rank #639
Liham Rank #6,616

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 vs #6616 for Liham.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shawn or Liham more popular?

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 compared to Liham at #6616 in the United States.

What do Shawn and Liham mean?

Shawn means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean) origin). Liham means "letter, written message" (Tagalog origin).

Are Shawn and Liham boy or girl names?

Shawn is primarily a boy name. Liham is primarily a boy name.

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