Sean vs Franklin

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 #389 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"free man, freeholder of land"

Origin: Middle English

American English Canadian

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Sean Rank #437

Franklin Rank #389

Franklin is more popular, ranked #389 vs #437 for Sean.

Is Sean or Franklin more popular?

Franklin is more popular, ranked #389 compared to Sean at #437 in the United States.

What do Sean and Franklin mean?

Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Franklin means "free man, freeholder of land" (Middle English origin).

Are Sean and Franklin boy or girl names?

Sean is primarily a boy name. Franklin is primarily a boy name.