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Sean vs Cassian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sean

Boy #437 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#437
Total SSA Count
726
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Cassian

Boy #617 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of the Cassian family (Roman gens)"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#617
Total SSA Count
462
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Sean Rank #437
Cassian Rank #617

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 vs #617 for Cassian.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sean or Cassian more popular?

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 compared to Cassian at #617 in the United States.

What do Sean and Cassian mean?

Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Cassian means "of the Cassian family (Roman gens)" (Latin origin).

Are Sean and Cassian boy or girl names?

Sean is primarily a boy name. Cassian is primarily a boy name.

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