Shawn vs Scott

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 #566 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from Scotland, a Scotsman"

Origin: Old English/Latin

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Shawn Rank #639

Scott Rank #566

Scott is more popular, ranked #566 vs #639 for Shawn.

Is Shawn or Scott more popular?

Scott is more popular, ranked #566 compared to Shawn at #639 in the United States.

What do Shawn and Scott mean?

Shawn means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean) origin). Scott means "from Scotland, a Scotsman" (Old English/Latin origin).

Are Shawn and Scott boy or girl names?

Shawn is primarily a boy name. Scott is primarily a boy name.