Sean vs Damien

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 #345 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Greek

French English American Catholic

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Sean Rank #437

Damien Rank #345

Damien is more popular, ranked #345 vs #437 for Sean.

Is Sean or Damien more popular?

Damien is more popular, ranked #345 compared to Sean at #437 in the United States.

What do Sean and Damien mean?

Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Damien means "to tame, to subdue" (Greek origin).

Are Sean and Damien boy or girl names?

Sean is primarily a boy name. Damien is primarily a boy name.