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Edwin vs Sean

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edwin

Boy #383 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rich friend, prosperous friend"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#383
Total SSA Count
850
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Edwin Rank #383
Sean Rank #437

Edwin is more popular, ranked #383 vs #437 for Sean.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edwin or Sean more popular?

Edwin is more popular, ranked #383 compared to Sean at #437 in the United States.

What do Edwin and Sean mean?

Edwin means "rich friend, prosperous friend" (Old English origin). Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Edwin and Sean boy or girl names?

Edwin is primarily a boy name. Sean is primarily a boy name.

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