Sean vs Edwin

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 #383 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rich friend, prosperous friend"

Origin: Old English

English American Scandinavian

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Sean Rank #437

Edwin Rank #383

Edwin is more popular, ranked #383 vs #437 for Sean.

Is Sean or Edwin more popular?

Edwin is more popular, ranked #383 compared to Sean at #437 in the United States.

What do Sean and Edwin mean?

Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Edwin means "rich friend, prosperous friend" (Old English origin).

Are Sean and Edwin boy or girl names?

Sean is primarily a boy name. Edwin is primarily a boy name.