Sean vs Benson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sean

Boy #437 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Irish English American Scottish

✓ All Clear

Boy #436 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Benedict/Benjamin"

Origin: English

English American

✓ All Clear

Sean Rank #437

Benson Rank #436

Benson is more popular, ranked #436 vs #437 for Sean.

Is Sean or Benson more popular?

Benson is more popular, ranked #436 compared to Sean at #437 in the United States.

What do Sean and Benson mean?

Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Benson means "son of Benedict/Benjamin" (English origin).

Are Sean and Benson boy or girl names?

Sean is primarily a boy name. Benson is primarily a boy name.