Sean vs Augustus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sean

Boy #437 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Boy #409 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"favored by the gods"

Origin: Latin

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Sean Rank #437

Augustus Rank #409

Augustus is more popular, ranked #409 vs #437 for Sean.

Is Sean or Augustus more popular?

Augustus is more popular, ranked #409 compared to Sean at #437 in the United States.

What do Sean and Augustus mean?

Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Augustus means "favored by the gods" (Latin origin).

Are Sean and Augustus boy or girl names?

Sean is primarily a boy name. Augustus is primarily a boy name.