Shawn vs Nelson

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 #778 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Neil, son of the champion"

Origin: English

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Shawn Rank #639

Nelson Rank #778

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 vs #778 for Nelson.

Is Shawn or Nelson more popular?

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 compared to Nelson at #778 in the United States.

What do Shawn and Nelson mean?

Shawn means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean) origin). Nelson means "son of Neil, son of the champion" (English origin).

Are Shawn and Nelson boy or girl names?

Shawn is primarily a boy name. Nelson is primarily a boy name.