Haven 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

Popularity Comparison

Haven Rank #202
Shaun Rank #1,568

Haven is more popular, ranked #202 vs #1568 for Shaun.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Haven ___

  • Haven Grace
  • Haven Rose
  • Haven Leigh
  • Haven Mae
  • Haven Elise
  • Haven Lynn

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 Haven

Journey Sage Quinn River Skye

If you choose Shaun

Liam Kieran Bridget Fiona Conor

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Haven or Shaun more popular?

Haven is more popular, ranked #202 compared to Shaun at #1568 in the United States.

What do Haven and Shaun mean?

Haven means "shelter, sanctuary" (Old English origin). Shaun means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Haven and Shaun boy or girl names?

Haven is primarily a girl name. Shaun is primarily a boy name.

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