Shawn vs Uriah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Uriah

Boy #655 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my light"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Christian American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#655
Total SSA Count
421
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Uri, Riah

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Shawn Rank #639
Uriah Rank #655

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 vs #655 for Uriah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Shawn ___

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

Uriah ___

  • Uriah James
  • Uriah Cole
  • Uriah Lee
  • Uriah Grant
  • Uriah Blake
  • Uriah Elias

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Shawn

Ryan Kayla Brandon Ashley Kyle

If you choose Uriah

Elijah Isaiah Hosea Miriam Selah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shawn or Uriah more popular?

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 compared to Uriah at #655 in the United States.

What do Shawn and Uriah mean?

Shawn means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean) origin). Uriah means "God is my light" (Hebrew origin).

Are Shawn and Uriah boy or girl names?

Shawn is primarily a boy name. Uriah is primarily a boy name.

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