Sean vs Jeffrey

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 #521 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"pledge of peace"

Origin: Germanic

English American French

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Sean Rank #437

Jeffrey Rank #521

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 vs #521 for Jeffrey.

Is Sean or Jeffrey more popular?

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 compared to Jeffrey at #521 in the United States.

What do Sean and Jeffrey mean?

Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Jeffrey means "pledge of peace" (Germanic origin).

Are Sean and Jeffrey boy or girl names?

Sean is primarily a boy name. Jeffrey is primarily a boy name.