Shawn vs Porter

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 #616 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gatekeeper, doorman"

Origin: Old French

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Shawn Rank #639

Porter Rank #616

Porter is more popular, ranked #616 vs #639 for Shawn.

Is Shawn or Porter more popular?

Porter is more popular, ranked #616 compared to Shawn at #639 in the United States.

What do Shawn and Porter mean?

Shawn means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean) origin). Porter means "gatekeeper, doorman" (Old French origin).

Are Shawn and Porter boy or girl names?

Shawn is primarily a boy name. Porter is primarily a boy name.