Sean vs Rylan

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 #372 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"land where rye grows"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Sean Rank #437

Rylan Rank #372

Rylan is more popular, ranked #372 vs #437 for Sean.

Is Sean or Rylan more popular?

Rylan is more popular, ranked #372 compared to Sean at #437 in the United States.

What do Sean and Rylan mean?

Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Rylan means "land where rye grows" (Old English origin).

Are Sean and Rylan boy or girl names?

Sean is primarily a boy name. Rylan is primarily a boy name.