Sean vs Allen

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 #574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome, cheerful"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish Irish Welsh

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Sean Rank #437

Allen Rank #574

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 vs #574 for Allen.

Is Sean or Allen more popular?

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 compared to Allen at #574 in the United States.

What do Sean and Allen mean?

Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Allen means "handsome, cheerful" (Celtic origin).

Are Sean and Allen boy or girl names?

Sean is primarily a boy name. Allen is primarily a boy name.