Shaun

Shaun is an anglicized spelling of the Irish name Seán, itself derived from the Old French Jehan, which traces back to the Latin Iohannes and ultimately the Hebrew Yohanan, meaning God is gracious. The name was brought to Ireland by the Normans and adapted to reflect Irish pronunciation. Shaun became particularly popular in English-speaking countries during the twentieth century as an alternative spelling. Closely related forms include Sean, Shawn, Shane, and John.