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Shaun name meaning
First Name
73k
in the U.S.
since 1880
73k
in the U.S.
since 1880
Last Name
115
in the U.S.
in 2010
115
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Shaun mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Shaun
User Submitted Origins
Irish
57%
English
43%
User Submitted Meanings
- A user from the United Kingdom says the name Shaun is of English origin and means "Shaun is the English spelling of 'Sean', which is of Irish (Gaelic) origin and means 'God's gracious gift.'".
- According to a user from Zimbabwe, the name Shaun is of Zimbabwe origin and means "God's gracious gift".
- A submission from North Carolina, U.S. says the name Shaun means "God is Gracious; Gift from god" and is of Irish origin.
- 2 people from the United Arab Emirates and the United States agree the name Shaun is of Irish origin and means "Gift from God".
- A user from South Africa says the name Shaun is of Irish origin and means "Gift of God".
- A user from West Virginia, U.S. says the name Shaun is of Irish origin and means "Mean all powerful lord,god of all,riding danger,almighty".
- According to a user from the United Kingdom, the name Shaun is of English origin and means "Shaun is an Anglicized version of the Irish Sean".
- According to a user from California, U.S., the name Shaun is of English origin and means "Power of kindness".
- According to a user from Ireland, the name Shaun means "Lamb".
- A submission from the United Kingdom says the name Shaun means "Sheep" and is of African American origin.
International Interest
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Wiktionary
Respelling of Sean, from Irish Seán, the Irish form of John. More at John.
- A male given name from Irish
- A female given name
Notable Persons Named Shaun
Notable Persons Named Shaun
Sean Bean
Sean Bean is an actor. His ongoing career started in 1983. Sean was given the name Shaun Mark Bean on April 17th, 1959 in Handsworth, Sheffield, West Riding of Yorkshire, England.
Shaun Cassidy
Shaun Cassidy is a pop rock screenwriter, actor, singing, and television producer. He plays Guitar, Piano, and Vocals. He has been prominent since 1976. Shaun was given the name Shaun Paul Cassidy on September 27th, 1958 in Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Shaun King
Shaun King is a writer, activism, entrepreneurship, preacher, civil rights activist, and entrepreneur. Shaun was given the name Jeffrey Shaun King on September 17th, 1979 in Franklin County, Kentucky, United States.
Shaun Wright-Phillips
Shaun Wright-Phillips is a soccer player for the New York Red Bulls, Nottingham Forest F.C., Manchester City F.C., Chelsea F.C., Queens Park Rangers F.C., England national under-21 football team, and England national football team. Shaun was born on October 25th, 1981 in Greenwich, London, England.
Shaun Livingston
Shaun Livingston is a basketball player for the Golden State Warriors, Tulsa 66ers, Washington Wizards, Los Angeles Clippers, Miami Heat, Oklahoma City Thunder, Charlotte Hornets, Milwaukee Bucks, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Brooklyn Nets in the National Basketball Association. His most notable accomplishments were from 2004 to present. Shaun was born on September 11th, 1985 in Peoria, Illinois.
Shaun Evans
Shaun Evans is an actor. His most notable accomplishments were from 2002 to present. Shaun was born on March 6th, 1980 in Liverpool.
- Shaun WhiteAthlete
- Shaun HillFootball Player
- Shaun RyderMusician
- Shaun MorganMusician
- Shaun Murphy
- Shaun ToubActor
- Shaun RossProfessional Fashion Model
- Shaun AlexanderFootball Player
- Shaun DonovanDirector of the Office of Management
- Shaun MaloneySoccer Player
- Shaun PhillipsAthlete
- Shaun Johnson
- Shaun TanComics Creator
- Shaun MicallefComedian
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Shaun | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 72.17% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 9.57% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 8.70% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.00% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 0.00% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 6.96% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Shaun
People with the last name Shaun are most frequently White