Guy vs Shaun

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shaun

Boy #1,568 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,568
Total SSA Count
110
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sha, Shy, Shie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Guy Rank #1,562
Shaun Rank #1,568

Guy is more popular, ranked #1562 vs #1568 for Shaun.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Guy ___

  • Guy James
  • Guy Thomas
  • Guy William
  • Guy Edward
  • Guy Michael
  • Guy Robert

Shaun ___

  • Shaun Michael
  • Shaun Patrick
  • Shaun Thomas
  • Shaun James
  • Shaun Robert
  • Shaun Anthony

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Guy

Miles Rex Hugh Bess Nell

If you choose Shaun

Liam Kieran Bridget Fiona Conor

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Guy or Shaun more popular?

Guy is more popular, ranked #1562 compared to Shaun at #1568 in the United States.

What do Guy and Shaun mean?

Guy means "forest" (Germanic origin). Shaun means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Guy and Shaun boy or girl names?

Guy is primarily a boy name. Shaun is primarily a boy name.

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