Edward vs Sean

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edward

Boy #228 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy guardian"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #437 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Edward Rank #228

Sean Rank #437

Edward is more popular, ranked #228 vs #437 for Sean.

Is Edward or Sean more popular?

Edward is more popular, ranked #228 compared to Sean at #437 in the United States.

What do Edward and Sean mean?

Edward means "wealthy guardian" (Old English origin). Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Edward and Sean boy or girl names?

Edward is primarily a boy name. Sean is primarily a boy name.