Sean vs Marcus

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 #256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

Roman English German Scandinavian African-American

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Sean Rank #437

Marcus Rank #256

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 vs #437 for Sean.

Is Sean or Marcus more popular?

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 compared to Sean at #437 in the United States.

What do Sean and Marcus mean?

Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin).

Are Sean and Marcus boy or girl names?

Sean is primarily a boy name. Marcus is primarily a boy name.