Irish boy name
Shaun Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Shaun means god is gracious. Anglicised from Irish Seán, a form of John.
Shaun is one of several English spellings of the Irish Seán, which is the Irish form of John. John comes from the Hebrew Yochanan, meaning God is gracious. The spelling Shaun was widely used in Ireland and Britain from the middle of the twentieth century, while Shawn is more common in North America. All of these are pronounced SHAWN, as is Seán itself, so the spelling does not change the sound.
Pronunciation by a native speaker.
How to pronounce Shaun
SHAWN
Shaun has one syllable. Say it as written in the respelling, with each capitalised part spoken a little louder.
Variants of Shaun
ShawnShauneShonSeán
A well-known Shaun
Shaun Ryder.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shaun mean?
Shaun means "god is gracious". Anglicised from Irish Seán, a form of John.
How do you pronounce Shaun?
Shaun is pronounced SHAWN.
What is the origin of Shaun?
Shaun is an Irish boy name. In Irish it is written Seán.
How many syllables are in Shaun?
Shaun has one syllable.
What are other spellings of Shaun?
Other spellings and forms include Shawn, Shaune, Shon, Seán.