Shaun

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    Origin:
  • Irish: God is gracious
Description:
Did you know that Shaun is actually a variation of good ol' John? One of those "cool" boy names from the eighties, Shaun has gone away on a surf vacation in recent years, only to be heard from every now and then. But with its easygoing Irish appeal, Shaun will always remain a go-to boy name for parents.
Popularity:
How popular is Shaun? Here's how many babies were named Shaun over time, according to the U.S. Social Security Administration.
 Ranking   Name
Alternate Spellings:
Seanan   •   Shaan   •   Shain   •   Shaine   •   Shan   •   Shandon   •   Shandy   •   Shane   •   Shann   •   Shauden   •   Shaughn   •   Shaundre   •   Shawn   •   Shayne
Famous Namesakes:
Football player Shaun Alexander, Musician Shaun Cassidy, Football player Shaun Ellis
Celebrity Babies:
Son of Jack Cassidy, Son of Shirley Jones
Syllables:
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