Shawn is a ♂ boy’s name.
Origin of the name Shawn
Shawn is an Anglicized form of the Irish name Seán, which derived from John.
What is the meaning of the name Shawn?
Shawn means “Yahweh is gracious” (from Hebrew “yo/יֹו”, abbreviation of “yeho/יְהוֹ” = referring to the Hebrew God + “ḥanán/חָנַן” = to show favor/to be gracious).
Pronunciation of Shawn
Popularity of the name Shawn
The name Shawn is ranked #8600 overall.
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Last updated: 4/13/2022
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