Shawn vs Rey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shawn

Boy #639 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean)

American Irish English

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Boy #823 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Spanish

Spanish Latin American American

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Shawn Rank #639

Rey Rank #823

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 vs #823 for Rey.

Is Shawn or Rey more popular?

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 compared to Rey at #823 in the United States.

What do Shawn and Rey mean?

Shawn means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean) origin). Rey means "king" (Spanish origin).

Are Shawn and Rey boy or girl names?

Shawn is primarily a boy name. Rey is primarily a boy name.