Sean vs Ariel

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 #512 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"lion of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Israeli American Spanish

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Sean Rank #437

Ariel Rank #512

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 vs #512 for Ariel.

Is Sean or Ariel more popular?

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 compared to Ariel at #512 in the United States.

What do Sean and Ariel mean?

Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Ariel means "lion of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Sean and Ariel boy or girl names?

Sean is primarily a boy name. Ariel is primarily a boy name.