Shawn vs Roger

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 #750 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous spear"

Origin: Germanic

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Shawn Rank #639

Roger Rank #750

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 vs #750 for Roger.

Is Shawn or Roger more popular?

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 compared to Roger at #750 in the United States.

What do Shawn and Roger mean?

Shawn means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean) origin). Roger means "famous spear" (Germanic origin).

Are Shawn and Roger boy or girl names?

Shawn is primarily a boy name. Roger is primarily a boy name.