Sean vs Jonah

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 #126 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dove"

Origin: Hebrew

English Jewish Christian American

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Sean Rank #437

Jonah Rank #126

Jonah is more popular, ranked #126 vs #437 for Sean.

Is Sean or Jonah more popular?

Jonah is more popular, ranked #126 compared to Sean at #437 in the United States.

What do Sean and Jonah mean?

Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Jonah means "dove" (Hebrew origin).

Are Sean and Jonah boy or girl names?

Sean is primarily a boy name. Jonah is primarily a boy name.