Allen vs Sean

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Allen

Boy #574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome, cheerful"

Origin: Celtic

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Boy #437 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Allen Rank #574

Sean Rank #437

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 vs #574 for Allen.

Is Allen or Sean more popular?

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 compared to Allen at #574 in the United States.

What do Allen and Sean mean?

Allen means "handsome, cheerful" (Celtic origin). Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Allen and Sean boy or girl names?

Allen is primarily a boy name. Sean is primarily a boy name.