Sean vs Johnathan

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 #518 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Christian

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Sean Rank #437

Johnathan Rank #518

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 vs #518 for Johnathan.

Is Sean or Johnathan more popular?

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 compared to Johnathan at #518 in the United States.

What do Sean and Johnathan mean?

Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Johnathan means "God has given" (Hebrew origin).

Are Sean and Johnathan boy or girl names?

Sean is primarily a boy name. Johnathan is primarily a boy name.