Sean vs Philip

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sean

Boy #437 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Boy #522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Sean Rank #437

Philip Rank #522

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 vs #522 for Philip.

Is Sean or Philip more popular?

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 compared to Philip at #522 in the United States.

What do Sean and Philip mean?

Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Philip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin).

Are Sean and Philip boy or girl names?

Sean is primarily a boy name. Philip is primarily a boy name.