Sean vs Jean

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 #1,141 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via French

French Scottish Belgian Swiss

15 High Risk

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Sean Rank #437

Jean Rank #1,141

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 vs #1141 for Jean.

Is Sean or Jean more popular?

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 compared to Jean at #1141 in the United States.

What do Sean and Jean mean?

Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Jean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via French origin).

Are Sean and Jean boy or girl names?

Sean is primarily a boy name. Jean is primarily a boy name.