Sean vs Erik

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sean

Boy #437 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Boy #477 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eternal ruler, ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian German American Dutch Finnish

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Sean Rank #437

Erik Rank #477

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 vs #477 for Erik.

Is Sean or Erik more popular?

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 compared to Erik at #477 in the United States.

What do Sean and Erik mean?

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

Are Sean and Erik boy or girl names?

Sean is primarily a boy name. Erik is primarily a boy name.