Rey vs Shawna

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shawna

Girl #6,082 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Cultural Roots

American Irish-American Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,082
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Shawn

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Rey Rank #823
Shawna Rank #6,082

Rey is more popular, ranked #823 vs #6082 for Shawna.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Rey ___

  • Rey Alexander
  • Rey Miguel
  • Rey Antonio
  • Rey James
  • Rey Cruz
  • Rey Luis

Shawna ___

  • Shawna Lynn
  • Shawna Marie
  • Shawna Elizabeth
  • Shawna Kay
  • Shawna Nicole
  • Shawna Rose

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Rey

Luna Sol Diego Valentina Marco

If you choose Shawna

Shannon Patrick Colleen Brendan Kelly

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rey or Shawna more popular?

Rey is more popular, ranked #823 compared to Shawna at #6082 in the United States.

What do Rey and Shawna mean?

Rey means "king" (Spanish origin). Shawna means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Rey and Shawna boy or girl names?

Rey is primarily a boy name. Shawna is primarily a girl name.

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