Sean vs Edward

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sean

Boy #437 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Boy #228 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy guardian"

Origin: Old English

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Sean Rank #437

Edward Rank #228

Edward is more popular, ranked #228 vs #437 for Sean.

Is Sean or Edward more popular?

Edward is more popular, ranked #228 compared to Sean at #437 in the United States.

What do Sean and Edward mean?

Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Edward means "wealthy guardian" (Old English origin).

Are Sean and Edward boy or girl names?

Sean is primarily a boy name. Edward is primarily a boy name.