Sean vs Ronan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sean

Boy #437 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Irish English American Scottish

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Boy #257 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little seal"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish Scottish Celtic English

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Sean Rank #437

Ronan Rank #257

Ronan is more popular, ranked #257 vs #437 for Sean.

Is Sean or Ronan more popular?

Ronan is more popular, ranked #257 compared to Sean at #437 in the United States.

What do Sean and Ronan mean?

Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Ronan means "little seal" (Old Irish origin).

Are Sean and Ronan boy or girl names?

Sean is primarily a boy name. Ronan is primarily a boy name.