King vs Sean

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

King

Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

American English African American

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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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King Rank #343

Sean Rank #437

King is more popular, ranked #343 vs #437 for Sean.

Is King or Sean more popular?

King is more popular, ranked #343 compared to Sean at #437 in the United States.

What do King and Sean mean?

King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin). Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are King and Sean boy or girl names?

King is primarily a boy name. Sean is primarily a boy name.