Sean vs Erick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sean

Boy #437 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Irish English American Scottish

✓ All Clear

Boy #333 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever ruler, eternal king"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian German English American Spanish

8 High Risk

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Sean Rank #437

Erick Rank #333

Erick is more popular, ranked #333 vs #437 for Sean.

Is Sean or Erick more popular?

Erick is more popular, ranked #333 compared to Sean at #437 in the United States.

What do Sean and Erick mean?

Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Erick means "ever ruler, eternal king" (Old Norse origin).

Are Sean and Erick boy or girl names?

Sean is primarily a boy name. Erick is primarily a boy name.