Sean vs Jared

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 #394 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he who descends, descent"

Origin: Hebrew

American English Mormon/LDS Christian

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Sean Rank #437

Jared Rank #394

Jared is more popular, ranked #394 vs #437 for Sean.

Is Sean or Jared more popular?

Jared is more popular, ranked #394 compared to Sean at #437 in the United States.

What do Sean and Jared mean?

Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Jared means "he who descends, descent" (Hebrew origin).

Are Sean and Jared boy or girl names?

Sean is primarily a boy name. Jared is primarily a boy name.