Sean vs Jayson

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 #623 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to heal (from iasthai)"

Origin: Greek

American English

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Sean Rank #437

Jayson Rank #623

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 vs #623 for Jayson.

Is Sean or Jayson more popular?

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 compared to Jayson at #623 in the United States.

What do Sean and Jayson mean?

Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Jayson means "to heal (from iasthai)" (Greek origin).

Are Sean and Jayson boy or girl names?

Sean is primarily a boy name. Jayson is primarily a boy name.