Sean vs Colin

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 #335 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young dog, whelp"

Origin: Irish/Scottish Gaelic

English Irish Scottish American

✓ All Clear

Sean Rank #437

Colin Rank #335

Colin is more popular, ranked #335 vs #437 for Sean.

Is Sean or Colin more popular?

Colin is more popular, ranked #335 compared to Sean at #437 in the United States.

What do Sean and Colin mean?

Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Colin means "young dog, whelp" (Irish/Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Sean and Colin boy or girl names?

Sean is primarily a boy name. Colin is primarily a boy name.