Shawn vs Peyton

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 #659 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Paega's settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Shawn Rank #639

Peyton Rank #659

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 vs #659 for Peyton.

Is Shawn or Peyton more popular?

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 compared to Peyton at #659 in the United States.

What do Shawn and Peyton mean?

Shawn means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean) origin). Peyton means "Paega's settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Shawn and Peyton boy or girl names?

Shawn is primarily a boy name. Peyton is primarily a boy name.