Sean vs Stephen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sean

Boy #437 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Irish English American Scottish

✓ All Clear

Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

English Irish Greek American

✓ All Clear

Sean Rank #437

Stephen Rank #378

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 vs #437 for Sean.

Is Sean or Stephen more popular?

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 compared to Sean at #437 in the United States.

What do Sean and Stephen mean?

Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Sean and Stephen boy or girl names?

Sean is primarily a boy name. Stephen is primarily a boy name.