Sean vs Gregory

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 #538 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"watchful, vigilant, alert"

Origin: Greek

English Greek Roman Catholic Eastern Orthodox

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Sean Rank #437

Gregory Rank #538

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 vs #538 for Gregory.

Is Sean or Gregory more popular?

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 compared to Gregory at #538 in the United States.

What do Sean and Gregory mean?

Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Gregory means "watchful, vigilant, alert" (Greek origin).

Are Sean and Gregory boy or girl names?

Sean is primarily a boy name. Gregory is primarily a boy name.