Sean vs Scott

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 #566 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from Scotland, a Scotsman"

Origin: Old English/Latin

English American Scottish

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Sean Rank #437

Scott Rank #566

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 vs #566 for Scott.

Is Sean or Scott more popular?

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 compared to Scott at #566 in the United States.

What do Sean and Scott mean?

Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Scott means "from Scotland, a Scotsman" (Old English/Latin origin).

Are Sean and Scott boy or girl names?

Sean is primarily a boy name. Scott is primarily a boy name.