Sean vs Jay

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 #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

American English South Asian Universal

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Sean Rank #437

Jay Rank #397

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #437 for Sean.

Is Sean or Jay more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Sean at #437 in the United States.

What do Sean and Jay mean?

Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin).

Are Sean and Jay boy or girl names?

Sean is primarily a boy name. Jay is primarily a boy name.