Shawn

The male first name Shawn is, like Shaun, an English spelling of the Gaelic and Irish name Sean, which can be traced back to the ancient biblical first name Johannes. In essence, the name translates to "Yahweh is gracious," "Yahweh is merciful," and "Yahweh is kind" or also "Yahweh has shown grace."

What does the name Shawn mean?

The male first name Shawn is, like Shaun, an English spelling of the Gaelic and Irish name Sean, which can be traced back to the ancient biblical first name Johannes. In essence, the name translates to "Yahweh is gracious," "Yahweh is merciful," and "Yahweh is kind" or also "Yahweh has shown grace." Its origin lies in Ancient Hebrew, derived from the two Hebrew components jahwe for "Name of God" and chanan for "to favor," "to be merciful," or "to be gracious." Normally, Shawn is predominantly a male name, but in the American and Canadian linguistic areas, it is also commonly given to girls. The name was particularly popular in the USA in the early 1970s, when it ranked among the TOP 200 names. The name is also used as a surname. It became well-known through Johannes the Baptist.

Where does the name Shawn come from?

The etymology of Shawn is a male first name of ancient Hebrew origin with meanings such as "Yahweh is gracious" or "Yahweh is kind" and others. Ancient Hebrew

How do you pronounce Shawn?

Sound & pronunciation of Shawn: The name Shawn is monosyllabic and phonetically rounded. In German pronunciation, it is usually pronounced as "Schawn" [ʃɔːn], beginning with a soft sh sound that gives the name a gentle, flowing quality. The long, darker vowel adds depth and fullness to the sound. The final "n" rounds off the sound softly. Shawn thus appears calm and simultaneously present - modern, relaxed, and characterful.

When is the name day of Shawn?

The name day for Shawn is June 24, November 24, and December 27.

Popularity

Shawn is a very popular first name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 1,881st in the list of the most common male baby names. Its best ranking was in 2007 at 449th place. In the last ten years, Shawn has been given as a first name about 180 times, placing it 1,726th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,367th.

Nicknames & pet names

Shady Shawn / Shawn the Sheep / Shawnee / Shawni / Shawnie / Shawnipawni / Shawnstein / Shawny / Shawnyboy

Similar first names

Famous people

• Michael Shawn Crahan (musician)
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