Sean vs Emerson

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 #270 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Emery"

Origin: English surname

English American

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Sean Rank #437

Emerson Rank #270

Emerson is more popular, ranked #270 vs #437 for Sean.

Is Sean or Emerson more popular?

Emerson is more popular, ranked #270 compared to Sean at #437 in the United States.

What do Sean and Emerson mean?

Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Emerson means "son of Emery" (English surname origin).

Are Sean and Emerson boy or girl names?

Sean is primarily a boy name. Emerson is primarily a boy name.