Bryan vs Sean

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bryan

Boy #306 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Irish Celtic 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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Bryan Rank #306

Sean Rank #437

Bryan is more popular, ranked #306 vs #437 for Sean.

Is Bryan or Sean more popular?

Bryan is more popular, ranked #306 compared to Sean at #437 in the United States.

What do Bryan and Sean mean?

Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Bryan and Sean boy or girl names?

Bryan is primarily a boy name. Sean is primarily a boy name.