Shaun
shawn
Popularity
#1573
Letters
5
Syllables
1
Origin
Hebrew
Total Births
73,527
Peak Year
#6,221 in 1978
First Recorded
1935
Style
Classic & Timeless
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
An Irish variant of John, derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious'.
Numerology
The Adventurer
Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.
Famous Namesakes
Shaun White
American professional snowboarder and skateboarder
Shaun Cassidy
American actor, singer, and television producer
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