Callan vs Sean

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Callan

Boy #242 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little battle"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Boy #437 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Irish English American Scottish

✓ All Clear

Callan Rank #242

Sean Rank #437

Callan is more popular, ranked #242 vs #437 for Sean.

Is Callan or Sean more popular?

Callan is more popular, ranked #242 compared to Sean at #437 in the United States.

What do Callan and Sean mean?

Callan means "little battle" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Callan and Sean boy or girl names?

Callan is primarily a boy name. Sean is primarily a boy name.