Sean vs Frederick

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 #424 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English German Scandinavian French American

8 High Risk

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Sean Rank #437

Frederick Rank #424

Frederick is more popular, ranked #424 vs #437 for Sean.

Is Sean or Frederick more popular?

Frederick is more popular, ranked #424 compared to Sean at #437 in the United States.

What do Sean and Frederick mean?

Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Frederick means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Sean and Frederick boy or girl names?

Sean is primarily a boy name. Frederick is primarily a boy name.