Sean vs Simon

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 #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

English French German Scandinavian Jewish

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Sean Rank #437

Simon Rank #251

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 vs #437 for Sean.

Is Sean or Simon more popular?

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 compared to Sean at #437 in the United States.

What do Sean and Simon mean?

Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Sean and Simon boy or girl names?

Sean is primarily a boy name. Simon is primarily a boy name.