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Shon
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How to Pronounce Shon
Pronounced SHON /ˈʃɒn/High
Meaning: A spelling of Sean/Shawn — the anglicized Irish Sean, from John, 'God is gracious'Low
In 30 seconds: God is gracious: Shon spells Sean/Shawn. Crisp, modern, and warm.
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MeaningA spelling of Sean/Shawn — the anglicized Irish Sean, from John, 'God is gracious'
U.S. rank (2025)#8814 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1971
Total births (all-time)≈ 5,163
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Shon is a spelling of Sean/Shawn — the anglicized Irish Sean, from John, 'God is gracious' (Hebrew). A crisp, modern name (said 'SHON').
In the U.S. it appears as a phonetic spelling. Rare in this form, God-is-gracious at the root, and modern.
Did you know? Sean is the Irish form of John, 'God is gracious' (Hebrew) — Shon is a phonetic spelling (Sean/Shawn), crisp and modern (said 'SHON').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Sean — Irish form of John
Variations
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Shon mean?
Shon spells Sean/Shawn — the Irish John, 'God is gracious'.
How do you pronounce Shon?
It's said SHON /ˈʃɒn/ — one syllable.
Is Shon a boy or girl name?
Shon is a boy's name.
How popular is Shon?
Shon is a rare spelling in the U.S.