Boy Name
Sean
"God is gracious. Irish variant of John, symbolizing divine favor."
Ranked #436 for boys
About the Name Sean
Meaning
God is gracious. Irish variant of John, symbolizing divine favor.
Origin
IrishGender
Boy
First Letter
SBoy Rank
#436
Girl Rank
#11943
Sean is a boy name of Irish origin. The name means "God is gracious. Irish variant of John, symbolizing divine favor." and Currently ranked #436 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with S or explore other Irish names.
Popularity Over Time
#5589 1950
#47747 1960
#84431 1970
#104685 1980
#92588 1990
#64404 2000
#21600 2010
#4160 2020
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.
Famous People Named Sean
- SP Sean Penn (actor)
- SC Sean Connery (actor)