Reece vs Shawn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reece

Boy #455 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"enthusiasm, ardent"

Origin: Old Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#455
Total SSA Count
686
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ree, Rey, Reie

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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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Reece Rank #455
Shawn Rank #639

Reece is more popular, ranked #455 vs #639 for Shawn.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Reece ___

  • Reece James
  • Reece William
  • Reece Alexander
  • Reece Thomas
  • Reece Owen
  • Reece Morgan

Shawn ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Reece

Owen Evan Finn Dylan Gwen

If you choose Shawn

Ryan Kayla Brandon Ashley Kyle

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Reece or Shawn more popular?

Reece is more popular, ranked #455 compared to Shawn at #639 in the United States.

What do Reece and Shawn mean?

Reece means "enthusiasm, ardent" (Old Welsh origin). Shawn means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean) origin).

Are Reece and Shawn boy or girl names?

Reece is primarily a boy name. Shawn is primarily a boy name.

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