Shawn Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Shawn Name at a Glance

Name	Shawn
Meaning	Present.
Origin	Irish
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Shawn Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Shawn means “Present”. 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 Irish origin. Browse more Irish 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 girl 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.