Sean vs Briggs

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 #327 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the bridges"

Origin: Old English / Old Norse

English American

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Sean Rank #437

Briggs Rank #327

Briggs is more popular, ranked #327 vs #437 for Sean.

Is Sean or Briggs more popular?

Briggs is more popular, ranked #327 compared to Sean at #437 in the United States.

What do Sean and Briggs mean?

Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Briggs means "from the bridges" (Old English / Old Norse origin).

Are Sean and Briggs boy or girl names?

Sean is primarily a boy name. Briggs is primarily a boy name.