Shawn vs Robin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shawn

Boy #639 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean)

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✓ All Clear

Boy #809 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright fame"

Origin: Germanic

English French Dutch American

24 High Risk

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Shawn Rank #639

Robin Rank #809

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 vs #809 for Robin.

Is Shawn or Robin more popular?

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 compared to Robin at #809 in the United States.

What do Shawn and Robin mean?

Shawn means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean) origin). Robin means "bright fame" (Germanic origin).

Are Shawn and Robin boy or girl names?

Shawn is primarily a boy name. Robin is primarily a boy name.