Sean vs Phillip

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sean

Boy #437 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Boy #627 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Sean Rank #437

Phillip Rank #627

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 vs #627 for Phillip.

Is Sean or Phillip more popular?

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 compared to Phillip at #627 in the United States.

What do Sean and Phillip mean?

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

Are Sean and Phillip boy or girl names?

Sean is primarily a boy name. Phillip is primarily a boy name.