Shaun Name Origin
/SHAWN/-
Irish (Celtic) 60%
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British (Anglo-Saxon) 30%
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Australian (Anglo-Celtic) 10%
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Name Details
- First Name: Shaun
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
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Name Origin
Shaun is a variant of the name Sean, which is the Irish form of John. It is derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious.' The name became popular in English-speaking countries, especially Ireland, the UK, and Australia.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Shaun each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).