Shaun Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Shaun Name at a Glance

Name	Shaun
Meaning	Variant of Sean: Irish variant of John: God is gracious; gift from God.
Origin	Irish
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Shaun Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Shaun means “Variant of Sean: Irish variant of John: God is gracious; gift from God”. 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.

Shaun Name Origin

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

Is Shaun a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Shaun

When considering Shaun 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.