Shaun
Meaning of Shaun
The name Shaun, pronounced as "shawn" (/ʃɔn/), is a male given name of Irish origin. It is a variant of the name Sean, which itself is derived from the Hebrew name Yohanan, meaning "God is gracious." Shaun has been a popular choice in English-speaking countries and has seen various levels of popularity over the decades in the United States. Notably, its peak usage occurred during the late 1970s and early 1980s. The name Shaun carries associations with kindness and grace, reflective of its etymological roots. It remains a timeless choice for parents seeking a classic yet distinctive name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as shawn (/ʃɔn/)
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Notable People Named Shaun
| Shaun Peter Murphy is an English professional snooker player known as "The Magician" for his straight cue action and long potting, who won the 2005 World Championship. |
| Shaun Cameron Wright-Phillips is a retired English professional footballer known for his career as a winger in teams like Manchester City, Chelsea, and Queens Park Rangers. |
| Shaun Roger White is a highly decorated American former professional snowboarder and skateboarder, known for his five-time Olympian status and three Olympic gold medals in half-pipe snowboarding. |
| Shaun Richard Brisley is a professional English footballer currently playing as a defender for Alfreton Town in the National League North. |
| Shaun Edward Marsh is an Australian cricketer known for his left-handed top-order batting, having represented Australia in all three formats and previously played for the Western Australia cricket team. |
| Shaun Jamal Phillips is a former NFL linebacker who played for the San Diego Chargers, Denver Broncos, Tennessee Titans, and Indianapolis Colts. |
| Shaun Cameron Hendy is a prominent New Zealand physicist, known for his work in complex systems and data analytics, and for leading a team of scientists in developing mathematical models to combat the spread of COVID-19 in New Zealand. |
| Shaun Grigg is a former professional Australian rules footballer known for his successful 13-year career, including playing 171 games for Richmond and 43 games for Carlton, and winning a premiership with Richmond in 2017. |
| Shaun Marcum is a former MLB pitcher who later became a pitching coach for college baseball teams. |
| Shaun Adendorff is a South African professional rugby union player for Northampton Saints in Premiership Rugby, primarily playing as a flanker. |
| Shaun Frank Deeb is a renowned American professional poker player hailing from Troy, New York, with an impressive record of three World Championship of Online Poker (WCOOP) player of the year titles and six World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelets. |
| Shaun Playford Burgoyne is a former Australian rules footballer known for his career with the Port Adelaide and Hawthorn Football Clubs. |
| Shaun Maclean Pollock is a former South African cricket captain and commentator, known for his bowling all-rounder skills and partnership with Allan Donald. |
| Shaun Wallace - Shaun Anthony Linford Wallace is an English barrister, lecturer, and television personality known for his role as one of the "chasers" on the ITV quiz show The Chase, as well as for his achievements in quizzing and education. |
| Shaun Carl Micheel is an American professional golfer famous for his unexpected win at the 2003 PGA Championship. |
