Ledger vs Shawn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ledger

Boy #503 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"record keeper"

Origin: Middle English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#503
Total SSA Count
606
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ledge, Lee

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Shawn

Boy #639 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean)

Cultural Roots

American Irish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#639
Total SSA Count
438
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sha, Shy, Shie

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Popularity Comparison

Ledger Rank #503
Shawn Rank #639

Ledger is more popular, ranked #503 vs #639 for Shawn.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ledger ___

  • Ledger James
  • Ledger Cole
  • Ledger River
  • Ledger Gray
  • Ledger Reid
  • Ledger Stone

Shawn ___

  • Shawn Michael
  • Shawn Patrick
  • Shawn Lee
  • Shawn Allen
  • Shawn James
  • Shawn Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Ledger

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If you choose Shawn

Ryan Kayla Brandon Ashley Kyle

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ledger or Shawn more popular?

Ledger is more popular, ranked #503 compared to Shawn at #639 in the United States.

What do Ledger and Shawn mean?

Ledger means "record keeper" (Middle English origin). Shawn means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean) origin).

Are Ledger and Shawn boy or girl names?

Ledger is primarily a boy name. Shawn is primarily a boy name.

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