Merril vs Shaon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shaon

Boy #26,015 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious (Irish/Hebrew origin)"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American Bengali Indian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#26,015
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Shao, Shaw

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Merril Rank #25,910
Shaon Rank #26,015

Merril is more popular, ranked #25910 vs #26015 for Shaon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Merril ___

No pairings available yet.

Shaon ___

  • Shaon Michael
  • Shaon Patrick
  • Shaon James
  • Shaon William
  • Shaon Aiden

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Merril or Shaon more popular?

Merril is more popular, ranked #25910 compared to Shaon at #26015 in the United States.

What do Merril and Shaon mean?

Shaon means "God is gracious (Irish/Hebrew origin)" (Hebrew via Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Merril and Shaon boy or girl names?

Merril is primarily a boy name. Shaon is primarily a boy name.

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