Shawn Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Shawn Name at a Glance

Name	Shawn
Meaning	From the shady grove.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Shawn Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Shawn means “From the shady grove”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Shawn Name Origin

Our database records Shawn under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Shawn a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Shawn is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Shawn

When considering Shawn for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.