Shawn vs Trace

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shawn

Boy #639 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean)

American Irish English

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Boy #705 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"path, track, trail"

Origin: Old French via English

American English Southern American

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Shawn Rank #639

Trace Rank #705

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 vs #705 for Trace.

Is Shawn or Trace more popular?

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 compared to Trace at #705 in the United States.

What do Shawn and Trace mean?

Shawn means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean) origin). Trace means "path, track, trail" (Old French via English origin).

Are Shawn and Trace boy or girl names?

Shawn is primarily a boy name. Trace is primarily a boy name.