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Sean vs Collin

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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Collin

Boy #490 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"young creature, cub"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

English Irish Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#490
Total SSA Count
627
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Sean Rank #437
Collin Rank #490

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 vs #490 for Collin.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sean or Collin more popular?

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 compared to Collin at #490 in the United States.

What do Sean and Collin mean?

Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Collin means "young creature, cub" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Sean and Collin boy or girl names?

Sean is primarily a boy name. Collin is primarily a boy name.

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