Sean vs Kobe

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 #410 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"tortoise (alternative Japanese reading)"

Origin: Japanese

Japanese American African-American

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Sean Rank #437

Kobe Rank #410

Kobe is more popular, ranked #410 vs #437 for Sean.

Is Sean or Kobe more popular?

Kobe is more popular, ranked #410 compared to Sean at #437 in the United States.

What do Sean and Kobe mean?

Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Kobe means "tortoise (alternative Japanese reading)" (Japanese origin).

Are Sean and Kobe boy or girl names?

Sean is primarily a boy name. Kobe is primarily a boy name.