Sean vs Julius

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

Julius

Boy #390 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of the Julian clan, youthful"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Roman European American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#390
Total SSA Count
838
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Sean Rank #437
Julius Rank #390

Julius is more popular, ranked #390 vs #437 for Sean.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sean or Julius more popular?

Julius is more popular, ranked #390 compared to Sean at #437 in the United States.

What do Sean and Julius mean?

Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Julius means "of the Julian clan, youthful" (Latin origin).

Are Sean and Julius boy or girl names?

Sean is primarily a boy name. Julius is primarily a boy name.

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