God is gracious
Shaun is an Anglicized phonetic spelling of Seán, which is the Irish form of John. It ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'Yahweh is gracious'. While it was highly popular in the mid-20th century, it has become a rare choice for modern parents.
About 79 boys were named Shaun in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Professional snowboarder and three-time Olympic gold medalist
NFL running back and 2005 MVP
Singer and 1970s teen idol
British actor known for Endeavour
The titular stop-motion animated sheep · Shaun the Sheep
The protagonist of the cult classic zombie comedy · Shaun of the Dead
The autistic surgical resident protagonist · The Good Doctor
The same feel as Shaun — far less common.
Hidden gems that stand out.
