Sean vs Raphael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sean

Boy #437 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Boy #421 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine healer"

Origin: Hebrew

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Sean Rank #437

Raphael Rank #421

Raphael is more popular, ranked #421 vs #437 for Sean.

Is Sean or Raphael more popular?

Raphael is more popular, ranked #421 compared to Sean at #437 in the United States.

What do Sean and Raphael mean?

Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Raphael means "divine healer" (Hebrew origin).

Are Sean and Raphael boy or girl names?

Sean is primarily a boy name. Raphael is primarily a boy name.