Asa vs Sean

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Asa

Boy #475 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"healer, physician"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American Scandinavian Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#475
Total SSA Count
645
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Sean

Boy #437 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#437
Total SSA Count
726
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Asa Rank #475
Sean Rank #437

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 vs #475 for Asa.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Asa or Sean more popular?

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 compared to Asa at #475 in the United States.

What do Asa and Sean mean?

Asa means "healer, physician" (Hebrew origin). Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Asa and Sean boy or girl names?

Asa is primarily a boy name. Sean is primarily a boy name.

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