Shawn
shawn
Popularity
#7513
Letters
5
Syllables
1
Origin
Irish
Total Births
339,174
Peak Year
#14,688 in 1971
First Recorded
1931
Style
Classic & Timeless
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Shawn is an Irish name, an Anglicized form of Seán, which is the Irish version of John. It means 'God is gracious'.
Numerology
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Famous Namesakes
Shawn Mendes
Canadian singer and songwriter.
Shawn Michaels
American professional wrestler.
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