Sean vs Rome

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sean

Boy #437 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#437
Total SSA Count
726
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Rome

Boy #454 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"from Rome, the Eternal City"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian American Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#454
Total SSA Count
688
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Sean Rank #437
Rome Rank #454

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 vs #454 for Rome.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sean or Rome more popular?

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 compared to Rome at #454 in the United States.

What do Sean and Rome mean?

Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Rome means "from Rome, the Eternal City" (Latin origin).

Are Sean and Rome boy or girl names?

Sean is primarily a boy name. Rome is primarily a boy name.

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