Shaun

Shaun is a male first name and an anglicized variant of the Irish name Sean, which in turn is derived from the biblical name John.

What does the name Shaun mean?

The name Shaun means approximately 'God is gracious', 'God is kind', and 'God is merciful'. Its roots lie in Ancient Hebrew and consist of the elements yô (יֹו), which means 'name of God', and ḥanán (חָנַן), which stands for 'to be kind', 'to be gracious', 'to show favor', or 'to have mercy'. Shaun is especially popular in Australia and England. Variants include Shawn and Shawnell, while feminine forms such as Shawna, Shauna, Shaunee, Shawnah, Shawny, and Shawnee exist. The name has spread worldwide, particularly due to the fame of John the Baptist. In Germany, Shaun gained popularity through the series 'Shaun the Sheep'.

Where does the name Shaun come from?

The name Shaun has its roots in Ancient Hebrew and means among other things 'God is kind' or 'God is merciful'.

How do you pronounce Shaun?

The pronunciation of Shaun is one syllable and soft. In phonetic transcription, 'Shaun' [ʃɔːn] features an open, elongated vowel that creates a calm, full sound that immediately catches the ear. The gentle ending '-n' remains soft and gives the name a tranquil and balanced aura. Shaun thus appears clear, soft, and stable.

When is the name day of Shaun?

The name days for Shaun are June 24, November 24, and December 27.

Popularity

In Germany, Shaun is a widely used first name. Currently, it ranks 4,024th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best ranking was achieved in 2012 at 1,891st place. Over the last ten years, Shaun has been chosen as a first name about 20 times, placing it 5,448th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 4,061st.

Nicknames & pet names

Schafi / Shauniboy / Shauny / Shawna / Shushu

Similar first names

Famous people

• Dr. Shaun Murphy (character from the hospital series 'The Good Doctor')
• Shaun (character) (character from 'Shaun of the Dead')
• Shaun (singer) (South Korean singer-songwriter, DJ, and music producer)
• Shaun Abrahams (South African lawyer)
• Shaun Alexander (American football player)
• Shaun Attwood (English YouTuber)
• Shaun Bailey (British politician)
• Shaun Baker (DJ from Northern England)
• Shaun Bartlett (South African football player)
• Shaun Benson (Canadian actor)
• Shaun Cassidy (American pop singer)
• Shaun the Sheep (clay figure from the show of the same name)
• Shaun Deeb (American poker player)
• Shaun Derry (football player from Great Britain)
• Shaun Dingwall (British actor)
• Shaun Dion Hamilton (American football player)
• Shaun Donnellan (Irish football player)
• Shaun Donovan (American politician)
• Shaun Dooley (English actor)
• Shaun Draughn (American football player)