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Sean vs Argus

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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Argus

Boy #14,142 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"all-seeing, vigilant"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek English Roman

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#14,142
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Sean Rank #437
Argus Rank #14,142

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 vs #14142 for Argus.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sean or Argus more popular?

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 compared to Argus at #14142 in the United States.

What do Sean and Argus mean?

Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Argus means "all-seeing, vigilant" (Greek origin).

Are Sean and Argus boy or girl names?

Sean is primarily a boy name. Argus is primarily a boy name.

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