Boston vs Sean

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Boston

Boy #628 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Botolph's town, market town"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #437 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Irish English American Scottish

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Boston Rank #628

Sean Rank #437

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 vs #628 for Boston.

Is Boston or Sean more popular?

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 compared to Boston at #628 in the United States.

What do Boston and Sean mean?

Boston means "Botolph's town, market town" (Old English origin). Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Boston and Sean boy or girl names?

Boston is primarily a boy name. Sean is primarily a boy name.