Yost vs Shown

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Yost

Boy #40,114 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"champion, lord"

Origin: Breton/Germanic

Cultural Roots

Dutch German Flemish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#40,114
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Shown

Boy #39,719 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#39,719
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Yost Rank #40,114
Shown Rank #39,719

Shown is more popular, ranked #39719 vs #40114 for Yost.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Yost or Shown more popular?

Shown is more popular, ranked #39719 compared to Yost at #40114 in the United States.

What do Yost and Shown mean?

Yost means "champion, lord" (Breton/Germanic origin). Shown means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Yost and Shown boy or girl names?

Yost is primarily a boy name. Shown is primarily a boy name.

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