Johnny vs Sean

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Johnny

Boy #458 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Yahweh is merciful"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Irish

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Boy #437 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Irish English American Scottish

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Johnny Rank #458

Sean Rank #437

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 vs #458 for Johnny.

Is Johnny or Sean more popular?

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 compared to Johnny at #458 in the United States.

What do Johnny and Sean mean?

Johnny means "Yahweh is merciful" (Hebrew origin). Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Johnny and Sean boy or girl names?

Johnny is primarily a boy name. Sean is primarily a boy name.