Shaun

Meaning of Shaun

Shaun is the Irish version of John, meaning "God is gracious."

Shaun has Irish roots — browse every Irish baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Shaun

After ranking as high as #342 in 2006, Shaun has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Shaun

• Sean Connery
  Actor, the original James Bond
• Sean Combs
  Rapper, producer, entrepreneur
• Sean Penn
  Actor and film director
• Shaun White
  Professional snowboarder and skateboarder
• Sean Bean
  Actor, Lord of the Rings

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Questions about the name Shaun

What does the name Shaun mean?

Shaun means shaun is the irish version of john, meaning "god is gracious.", and it comes from Irish origins.

Is Shaun a boy's or a girl's name?

Shaun is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Shaun?

Shaun did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Shaun most popular?

Shaun peaked at #342 in 2006.