Sean vs Paul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sean

Boy #437 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Sean Rank #437

Paul Rank #264

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 vs #437 for Sean.

Is Sean or Paul more popular?

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 compared to Sean at #437 in the United States.

What do Sean and Paul mean?

Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Sean and Paul boy or girl names?

Sean is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.