Shawn vs Sam

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 #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Shawn Rank #639

Sam Rank #652

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Shawn or Sam more popular?

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Shawn and Sam mean?

Shawn means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean) origin). Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Shawn and Sam boy or girl names?

Shawn is primarily a boy name. Sam is primarily a boy name.