Shawn vs Troy

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 #531 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the city of Troy"

Origin: Greek

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Shawn Rank #639

Troy Rank #531

Troy is more popular, ranked #531 vs #639 for Shawn.

Is Shawn or Troy more popular?

Troy is more popular, ranked #531 compared to Shawn at #639 in the United States.

What do Shawn and Troy mean?

Shawn means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean) origin). Troy means "from the city of Troy" (Greek origin).

Are Shawn and Troy boy or girl names?

Shawn is primarily a boy name. Troy is primarily a boy name.