Shonn

Irish variation of John

"God is gracious"

Shonn Origin and Meaning

The name Shonn is a boy's name.

Shonn appears to be a modern variant of Sean/Shaun/Shawn, which ultimately derives from the Irish name John (from Hebrew Yochanan, meaning "God is gracious"). This spelling variant emerged in the United States primarily during the latter half of the 20th century, showing documented usage patterns beginning in the 1960s and 1970s. The doubling of the final consonant creates a distinctive spelling while maintaining the pronunciation of more common variants. Shonn represents the ongoing evolution of traditional names through creative orthographic variations, a common trend in American naming practices. The name saw modest popularity in the 1980s and early 1990s but has remained relatively uncommon compared to other variants like Shawn or Sean. Usage data indicates scattered adoption across different regions of the United States, demonstrating how traditional names continue to evolve through spelling innovations.

Famous People Named Shonn

• Shonn Greene American NFL player
• Jamara Riashonn "Shonn" Bell American arena football player and coach