Sean vs Avery

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 #259 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"ruler of the elves"

Origin: Anglo-Saxon/Norman

English American

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Sean Rank #437

Avery Rank #259

Avery is more popular, ranked #259 vs #437 for Sean.

Is Sean or Avery more popular?

Avery is more popular, ranked #259 compared to Sean at #437 in the United States.

What do Sean and Avery mean?

Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Avery means "ruler of the elves" (Anglo-Saxon/Norman origin).

Are Sean and Avery boy or girl names?

Sean is primarily a boy name. Avery is primarily a boy name.