Sean vs Seth

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 #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

English American Biblical Egyptian

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Sean Rank #437

Seth Rank #559

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 vs #559 for Seth.

Is Sean or Seth more popular?

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 compared to Seth at #559 in the United States.

What do Sean and Seth mean?

Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin).

Are Sean and Seth boy or girl names?

Sean is primarily a boy name. Seth is primarily a boy name.