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Shaun

Name Meaning:

Variant spelling of Sean (Irish form of John, "God is gracious").

Noteable Namesakes

Shaun Cassidy (Singer/Actor); Shaun White (Snowboarder); Shaun Evans (Actor); Shaun the Sheep (Cartoon Character)

Origin

Irish Gaelic/Hebrew

Popularity

US: #961, UK: #519

Variations/Nicknames

Sean; Shawn; Shon

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