Shawn vs Royce

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 #463 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of the king"

Origin: Old French via English

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Shawn Rank #639

Royce Rank #463

Royce is more popular, ranked #463 vs #639 for Shawn.

Is Shawn or Royce more popular?

Royce is more popular, ranked #463 compared to Shawn at #639 in the United States.

What do Shawn and Royce mean?

Shawn means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean) origin). Royce means "son of the king" (Old French via English origin).

Are Shawn and Royce boy or girl names?

Shawn is primarily a boy name. Royce is primarily a boy name.