Shawn vs Roy

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 #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American Dutch

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Shawn Rank #639

Roy Rank #542

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 vs #639 for Shawn.

Is Shawn or Roy more popular?

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 compared to Shawn at #639 in the United States.

What do Shawn and Roy mean?

Shawn means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean) origin). Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Shawn and Roy boy or girl names?

Shawn is primarily a boy name. Roy is primarily a boy name.