Shawn vs Seth

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 #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

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Shawn Rank #639

Seth Rank #559

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 vs #639 for Shawn.

Is Shawn or Seth more popular?

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 compared to Shawn at #639 in the United States.

What do Shawn and Seth mean?

Shawn means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean) origin). Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin).

Are Shawn and Seth boy or girl names?

Shawn is primarily a boy name. Seth is primarily a boy name.