Back to Baby Names

Collin vs Sean

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Similar Names

Popularity Comparison

Collin Rank #490
Sean Rank #437

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 vs #490 for Collin.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Collin or Sean more popular?

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 compared to Collin at #490 in the United States.

What do Collin and Sean mean?

Collin means "young creature, cub" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Collin and Sean boy or girl names?

Collin is primarily a boy name. Sean is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons