Shawn

Shawn is of Hebrew origin and means "God is gracious."

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Updated August 7, 2024

Girl name origins & meanings

Hebrew : God is gracious
Irish : God's gift

Girl name variations

Boy name origins & meanings

Hebrew : God's grace
African American : Friendly
Celtic : God's grace

Boy name variations

How Popular Is The Name Shawn

Family name origins & meanings

Scottish or Irish : possibly a variant of Shane.

Famous people with this first name

Shawn Colvin

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