Karis vs Shorn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shorn

Boy #39,878 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#39,878
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Sho, Shy, Shie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Karis Rank #2,185
Shorn Rank #39,878

Karis is more popular, ranked #2185 vs #39878 for Shorn.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Karis ___

  • Karis Rose
  • Karis Mae
  • Karis Elizabeth
  • Karis Sophia
  • Karis Grace
  • Karis Violet

Shorn ___

  • Shorn Michael
  • Shorn James
  • Shorn Patrick
  • Shorn David
  • Shorn Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Karis

Lyra Thea Cleo Cassius Phelan

If you choose Shorn

Cian Declan Finley Maeve Roisin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Karis or Shorn more popular?

Karis is more popular, ranked #2185 compared to Shorn at #39878 in the United States.

What do Karis and Shorn mean?

Karis means "grace, kindness" (Greek charis origin). Shorn means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Karis and Shorn boy or girl names?

Karis is primarily a girl name. Shorn is primarily a boy name.

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