Sean vs Boston

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 #628 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Botolph's town, market town"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Sean Rank #437

Boston Rank #628

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 vs #628 for Boston.

Is Sean or Boston more popular?

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 compared to Boston at #628 in the United States.

What do Sean and Boston mean?

Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Boston means "Botolph's town, market town" (Old English origin).

Are Sean and Boston boy or girl names?

Sean is primarily a boy name. Boston is primarily a boy name.