Sean vs Major

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 #581 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"greater, superior"

Origin: Latin

English American

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Sean Rank #437

Major Rank #581

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 vs #581 for Major.

Is Sean or Major more popular?

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 compared to Major at #581 in the United States.

What do Sean and Major mean?

Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Major means "greater, superior" (Latin origin).

Are Sean and Major boy or girl names?

Sean is primarily a boy name. Major is primarily a boy name.