God is gracious
Shawn is an Anglicized spelling of the Irish name Seán, which is the Irish form of John. It ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'Yahweh is gracious.'
About 399 boys were named Shawn in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Canadian singer and songwriter
Olympic gold medalist gymnast
Professional wrestler known as The Heartbreak Kid
Fake psychic detective · Psych
Actor and comedian
Rapper known professionally as Jay-Z
Best friend of Cory Matthews · Boy Meets World
The same feel as Shawn — far less common.
Hidden gems that stand out.
