Sean vs Lawrence

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sean

Boy #437 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Boy #510 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Laurentum, laurel-crowned"

Origin: Latin

Latin English French American

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Sean Rank #437

Lawrence Rank #510

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 vs #510 for Lawrence.

Is Sean or Lawrence more popular?

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 compared to Lawrence at #510 in the United States.

What do Sean and Lawrence mean?

Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Lawrence means "from Laurentum, laurel-crowned" (Latin origin).

Are Sean and Lawrence boy or girl names?

Sean is primarily a boy name. Lawrence is primarily a boy name.