Shaun
Shaun: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʃɔːn/ · /ʃoːn/
Meaning and origin of Shaun
- A male given name from Irish.
- A female given name from Irish.
Etymology
A variant of Sean, from Irish Seán, from Old French Jehan, from Latin Johannes, variant of Ioannes, from Koine Greek Ἰωάννης (Iōánnēs), from Hebrew יוֹחָנָן (Yōḥānān, literally “God is gracious”). Doublet of John, Jack, Johan, Johann, Johannes, Jean, Ian, Evan, Ivan, Sean, Shawn, Shane, and Giovanni as a male name. Doublet of Ivana, Jana, Jane, Janice, Janis, Jean, Jeanne, Jen, Joan, Joanna, Joanne, Johanna, Juana, Shavonne, Sian, Siobhan, Shane, Shauna, and Sheena as a female name.
How popular is Shaun?
Since 1880, 3,129 girls and 70,481 boys in the U.S. have been named Shaun (4% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #896 in 1966. Its highest rank for boys was #52 in 1978. In 2025, 79 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Sibling name ideas for Shaun
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Shaun FAQ
What does the name Shaun mean?
A male given name from Irish. A female given name from Irish. A variant of Sean, from Irish Seán, from Old French Jehan, from Latin Johannes, variant of Ioannes, from Koine Greek Ἰωάννης (Iōánnēs), from Hebrew יוֹחָנָן (Yōḥānān, literally “God is gracious”). Doublet of John, Jack, Johan, Johann, Johannes, Jean, Ian, Evan, Ivan, Sean, Shawn, Shane, and Giovanni as a male name. Doublet of Ivana, Jana, Jane, Janice, Janis, Jean, Jeanne, Jen, Joan, Joanna, Joanne, Johanna, Juana, Shavonne, Sian, Siobhan, Shane, Shauna, and Sheena as a female name.
What is the origin of the name Shaun?
Shaun is listed as a name of Irish origin.
How popular is the name Shaun?
Since 1880, 3,129 girls and 70,481 boys in the U.S. have been named Shaun (4% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #896 in 1966. Its highest rank for boys was #52 in 1978. In 2025, 79 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Shaun a boy or girl name?
Shaun is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 3,129 girls and 70,481 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.