Sean vs Brian

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 #301 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble, high"

Origin: Celtic

Irish English American Scottish

✓ All Clear

Sean Rank #437

Brian Rank #301

Brian is more popular, ranked #301 vs #437 for Sean.

Is Sean or Brian more popular?

Brian is more popular, ranked #301 compared to Sean at #437 in the United States.

What do Sean and Brian mean?

Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Brian means "noble, high" (Celtic origin).

Are Sean and Brian boy or girl names?

Sean is primarily a boy name. Brian is primarily a boy name.