Sean vs Roy

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 #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American Dutch

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Sean Rank #437

Roy Rank #542

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 vs #542 for Roy.

Is Sean or Roy more popular?

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 compared to Roy at #542 in the United States.

What do Sean and Roy mean?

Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Sean and Roy boy or girl names?

Sean is primarily a boy name. Roy is primarily a boy name.