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Lewis vs Sean

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lewis

Boy #435 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"famous warrior"

Origin: Germanic via French

Cultural Roots

English Welsh French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#435
Total SSA Count
728
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

Lewis Rank #435
Sean Rank #437

Lewis is more popular, ranked #435 vs #437 for Sean.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lewis or Sean more popular?

Lewis is more popular, ranked #435 compared to Sean at #437 in the United States.

What do Lewis and Sean mean?

Lewis means "famous warrior" (Germanic via French origin). Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Lewis and Sean boy or girl names?

Lewis is primarily a boy name. Sean is primarily a boy name.

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