Sean vs Damon

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 #456 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Greek English American

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Sean Rank #437

Damon Rank #456

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 vs #456 for Damon.

Is Sean or Damon more popular?

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 compared to Damon at #456 in the United States.

What do Sean and Damon mean?

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

Are Sean and Damon boy or girl names?

Sean is primarily a boy name. Damon is primarily a boy name.