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Sean vs Angelo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Angelo

Boy #286 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"angel; messenger of God"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Greek Filipino American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#286
Total SSA Count
1,170
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Sean Rank #437
Angelo Rank #286

Angelo is more popular, ranked #286 vs #437 for Sean.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sean or Angelo more popular?

Angelo is more popular, ranked #286 compared to Sean at #437 in the United States.

What do Sean and Angelo mean?

Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Angelo means "angel; messenger of God" (Greek origin).

Are Sean and Angelo boy or girl names?

Sean is primarily a boy name. Angelo is primarily a boy name.

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