Sean vs Adolf

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sean

Boy #437 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Irish English American Scottish

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Boy #26,599 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble wolf"

Origin: Old Germanic adal + wulf

German Scandinavian Dutch

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Sean Rank #437

Adolf Rank #26,599

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 vs #26599 for Adolf.

Is Sean or Adolf more popular?

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 compared to Adolf at #26599 in the United States.

What do Sean and Adolf mean?

Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Adolf means "noble wolf" (Old Germanic adal + wulf origin).

Are Sean and Adolf boy or girl names?

Sean is primarily a boy name. Adolf is primarily a boy name.