Paul vs Sean

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Boy #437 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Paul Rank #264

Sean Rank #437

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 vs #437 for Sean.

Is Paul or Sean more popular?

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 compared to Sean at #437 in the United States.

What do Paul and Sean mean?

Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin). Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Paul and Sean boy or girl names?

Paul is primarily a boy name. Sean is primarily a boy name.