Sean vs Johnny

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 #458 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Yahweh is merciful"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Irish

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Sean Rank #437

Johnny Rank #458

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 vs #458 for Johnny.

Is Sean or Johnny more popular?

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 compared to Johnny at #458 in the United States.

What do Sean and Johnny mean?

Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Johnny means "Yahweh is merciful" (Hebrew origin).

Are Sean and Johnny boy or girl names?

Sean is primarily a boy name. Johnny is primarily a boy name.