Sean vs King

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sean

Boy #437 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Irish English American Scottish

✓ All Clear

Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

American English African American

✓ All Clear

Sean Rank #437

King Rank #343

King is more popular, ranked #343 vs #437 for Sean.

Is Sean or King more popular?

King is more popular, ranked #343 compared to Sean at #437 in the United States.

What do Sean and King mean?

Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin).

Are Sean and King boy or girl names?

Sean is primarily a boy name. King is primarily a boy name.