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Sean vs Juan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sean

Boy #437 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#437
Total SSA Count
726
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Juan

Boy #137 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#137
Total SSA Count
2,601
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Sean Rank #437
Juan Rank #137

Juan is more popular, ranked #137 vs #437 for Sean.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sean or Juan more popular?

Juan is more popular, ranked #137 compared to Sean at #437 in the United States.

What do Sean and Juan mean?

Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Juan means "gift of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Sean and Juan boy or girl names?

Sean is primarily a boy name. Juan is primarily a boy name.

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