Sean vs Mark

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sean

Boy #437 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Boy #246 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Sean Rank #437

Mark Rank #246

Mark is more popular, ranked #246 vs #437 for Sean.

Is Sean or Mark more popular?

Mark is more popular, ranked #246 compared to Sean at #437 in the United States.

What do Sean and Mark mean?

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

Are Sean and Mark boy or girl names?

Sean is primarily a boy name. Mark is primarily a boy name.