Jeffrey vs Sean

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jeffrey

Boy #521 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"pledge of peace"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #437 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Jeffrey Rank #521

Sean Rank #437

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 vs #521 for Jeffrey.

Is Jeffrey or Sean more popular?

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 compared to Jeffrey at #521 in the United States.

What do Jeffrey and Sean mean?

Jeffrey means "pledge of peace" (Germanic origin). Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Jeffrey and Sean boy or girl names?

Jeffrey is primarily a boy name. Sean is primarily a boy name.