Major vs Sean

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Major

Boy #581 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"greater, superior"

Origin: Latin

English 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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Major Rank #581

Sean Rank #437

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 vs #581 for Major.

Is Major or Sean more popular?

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 compared to Major at #581 in the United States.

What do Major and Sean mean?

Major means "greater, superior" (Latin origin). Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Major and Sean boy or girl names?

Major is primarily a boy name. Sean is primarily a boy name.