Shawn vs Ray

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 #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Shawn Rank #639

Ray Rank #777

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 vs #777 for Ray.

Is Shawn or Ray more popular?

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 compared to Ray at #777 in the United States.

What do Shawn and Ray mean?

Shawn means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean) origin). Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Shawn and Ray boy or girl names?

Shawn is primarily a boy name. Ray is primarily a boy name.