Sean vs Nehemiah

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 #427 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"comforted by God"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English African-American Christian

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Sean Rank #437

Nehemiah Rank #427

Nehemiah is more popular, ranked #427 vs #437 for Sean.

Is Sean or Nehemiah more popular?

Nehemiah is more popular, ranked #427 compared to Sean at #437 in the United States.

What do Sean and Nehemiah mean?

Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Nehemiah means "comforted by God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Sean and Nehemiah boy or girl names?

Sean is primarily a boy name. Nehemiah is primarily a boy name.