Oliver 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

Oliver Rank #3
Shaun Rank #1,568

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1568 for Shaun.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Oliver ___

  • Oliver James
  • Oliver Thomas
  • Oliver William
  • Oliver Henry
  • Oliver John
  • Oliver Benjamin

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 Oliver

Olivia Charlotte Emma Sophia Amelia

If you choose Shaun

Liam Kieran Bridget Fiona Conor

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oliver or Shaun more popular?

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Shaun at #1568 in the United States.

What do Oliver and Shaun mean?

Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin). Shaun means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Oliver and Shaun boy or girl names?

Oliver is primarily a boy name. Shaun is primarily a boy name.

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